A Stunning & Rare Antique Georgian Oil On Panel Painting By Renowned Royal Academy Animal Painter William Barraud Depicting A Griffon Hunting Terrier/Dog All Original Circa 1830

An absolutely beautiful and well executed antique oil on panel board painting of a gorgeous Griffon/hunting terrier by renowned Royal Academy artist and animal painter William Barraud.

William was born in Lambeth in London, one of 17 children of William Francis Barraud (1783–1833), a clerk in the Custom House, and Sophia (née) Hull. His paternal grandfather was Paul Philip Barraud an eminent chronometer maker in Cornhill, and his maternal grandfather, Thomas Hull, a miniature painter. The family was of French Huguenot origin that had come over to England at the time of the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. His younger brother Henry Barraud was also a notable artist.

William eventually became a pupil of legendary artist Abraham Cooper and as an animal artist he specialised in painting horses and dogs, exhibiting at the Royal Academy from 1829–50, the British Institution from 1828–49, the Society of British Artists and at other venues. His work was popular with huntsmen and dog-fanciers. He also produced some historical and landscape paintings.

From 1835 until his untimely death, with his brother Henry, William collaborated on many subject pictures with himself painting the animals and Henry the figures. Several of these joint works were exhibited at the Royal Academy. The brothers also produced a book together entitled "Sketches of Figures and Animals" (H. Graves and Co. c. 1850). William also collaborated on another book with fellow artist Thomas Fairland (1804–52) called "The book of animals drawn from nature" (C. Tilt, 1846).

This extraordinary survivor is rare in subject matter and has fabulous patina/oxidation all original that is museum quality. The perfect collectors/decorators piece to inject style and a talking point to any room. Original antique ebonised wood frame adding juxtaposition and highlighting/framing this fabulous piece of rare art. 

21cm x 17cm.

As a genuine antique/vintage item there is wear and use commensurate with age. Some wooden products may have signs of historic woodworm. As a precaution we apply a clear triple action woodworm treatment that also kills wet rot, dry rot and woodworm. Please look at all the images carefully and ask any questions pre purchase as we do not unfortunately offer refunds due to the size and shipping costs of our antiques/items.  All our items are available on line at Search & Rescued and other online stores.