Richard Barrett Davis, RBA Equestrian, 19th Century, Oil Painting

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A superb early 19th-century british equestrian painting securely attributed by provenance to richard barrett davis rba (1782–1854), the celebrated animal … Read more A superb early 19th-century british equestrian painting securely attributed by provenance to richard barrett davis rba (1782–1854), the celebrated animal and sporting painter who became royal animal painter to king william iv. The work depicts an equestrian subject characteristic of the genre for which davis became particularly renowned. Although unsigned, the painting carries a secure attribution to the artist through its provenance. Richard barrett davis was born in watford in 1782 and studied painting under william evans of eton and subsequently sir william beechey before attending the royal academy schools. He first exhibited at the royal academy in 1802 and developed a successful career specialising in horses, sporting scenes and animal portraiture. In 1829, davis joined the royal society of british artists, and in 1831 he was appointed animal painter to king william iv, reflecting the considerable reputation he had established for his equestrian and sporting works. An attractive and highly collectible example of early 19th-century british equestrian art, with an attribution supported by provenance to one of the period's recognised specialists in animal and sporting painting. Artist attributed to richard barrett davis rba (1782–1854) period early 19th century attribution unsigned; securely attributed to richard barrett davis by provenance. Dimensions painting: width: 53 cm (21 inches) height: 42 cm (16.5 inches) See less