Vintage Arthur Horsfall Oil Painting on Canvas Self Portrait, Artist Signed, 1946

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Vintage Oil Painting on Canvas Self Portrait, Artist Signed, Horsfall 46. Framed in a carved wood frame. Arthur was primarily … Read more Vintage Oil Painting on Canvas Self Portrait, Artist Signed, Horsfall 46. Framed in a carved wood frame. Arthur was primarily a landscaper artist, so this portrait, so early in his career is very unique. We love the drama of such a close up portrait, the way the artist has painted his eyes is very intense, and offers the viewer a glimpse into the artist views of himself.

Arthur Horsfall(1914-1995)
Arthur Horsfall was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he studied at the Winnipeg School of Art with L.L. Fitzgerald and Joe Plaskett, he also participated in summer workshops with Kenneth Lochhead and Roy Kiyooka. He was commercial catalogue illustrator and used his experience as a commercial artist to depict buildings and street scenes.

Arthur Horsfall was a member of the 1970s Subway Group (of Artists) in Winnipeg, which became known as the Subway Galleries. See less