After Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-1873) 'Dignity and Impudence'; A c.1890 Oil on Canvas sub-Curios Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde

The painting is signed “Ernest Forbes” in the lower right corner in black oiled script and is presented in a simple wooden frame with gilt border

A spectacular architectural piece of bold and confident design which also remains thoroughly elegant

A well made example in a large and desirable size

After Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-1873) 'Dignity and Impudence'; A c.1890 Oil on Canvas sub-Curios Oscar WildeOrigin: British Period: Late Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1890 1900 Height: 20 inches Width: 16 inches The late nineteenth century oil on canvas presented unframed depicting a bloodhound named Grafton with collar, the whole a copy of Sir Edwin Landseers 'Dignity and Impudence' of 1839 with the west highland terrier scratch omitted from the composition. The painting is in relatively tired and distressed condition with six patches to