John Hunter Thompson (British, 1808-1890) Large Oil Painting of a Favorite Dog Named Flora

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John Hunter Thompson (British, 1808-1890) large oil painting of a favorite dog named Flora. She wears a blue ribbon and … Read more John Hunter Thompson (British, 1808-1890) large oil painting of a favorite dog named Flora. She wears a blue ribbon and carries a letter in her mouth. Signed lower left and dated 1874. Measures 38 1/2" wide x 30 1/2" high x 2 1/2" out from the wall (framed); 35 1/4" wide 27 1/4" high (sight). Good condition - relined, some craquelure. Presents well.

Thompson was friends with the Brontë family and part of the Bradford circle of artists. His portrait of Charlotte Brontë hangs at the Brontë Parsonage Museum.

Provenance: Kentshire Galleries, New York City. See less