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Thomas Creswick, RA (British, 1811-1869) A mother with her baby and dog on a country path signed "T Creswick 1841" lower left oil on board, circular 31 x 31cm (12 x 12in)
Thomas Creswick, RA was an English landscape painter and illustrator and one of the best-known members of the Birmingham School of landscape painters. At Birmingham he first began to paint. His earliest appearance as an exhibitor was in 1827 at the Society of British Artists in London and he also settled in London around that time. He soon attracted some attention as a landscape painter. In 1842, he was elected an associate, and in 1850 a full member of the Royal Academy. His artworks are exhibited in several British collections such as Sheffield, Canterbury, Derby Art Gallery and the Northampton Gallery.
Fine. Square board but framed as a circle. Not examined out of its frame. The signature is obscured by the frame, but a label to the verso indicates it is signed and dated 1841. Top part of the letters T and C is visible. Oil on panel. The support and paint layers are in an very good condition. The varnish is even and glossy, it slightly yellowed but acceptable. There are few white spots on the surface at the right hand side. There is some wear and scuffs to teh frame but overall it is in a good condition.

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