Large Framed Equine Horse Portrait Drawing of Horses in Brown Pencil Pastel

Details Details Close Description Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin. English ( b.1870 – d.1935 ). Trotting Horses Harnessed to a Lightweight Fly. Chalk on Paper. Signed. Image size 19.3 inches x 27.8 inches ( 49cm x 70.5cm ) Frame size 30.1 inches x 38.4 inches ( 76.5cm x 97.5cm) Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset is this original drawing by Cecil Aldin dating from the early part of the 20th century. The drawing is signed lower right. The work is presented and supplied in a walnut veneered pine frame from the mid-late 1970s (which is shown in these photographs). The mount and backing board have been replaced with conservation materials. The glass has been replaced at the same time with non-reflective glass (Tru Vue UltraVue® UV70). The previous gallery and framing labels have been retained and mounted on the rear of the backboard. This antique drawing is in excellent condition, commensurate with its age. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display. Formerly with the Hampton Hill Gallery, Middlesex, London. Cecil Aldin was a British artist and illustrator who was a household name with a substantial public following from the later 1880s to the 1930s. Today he is regarded as being one of the most original and very best sporting artists of the twentieth century and his works is highly collectable. As an artist Aldin preferred to work in pencil or watercolor, but also produced pastels and many fine etchings. His works show great humour and precision and he was a master of caricature in the drawing of both people and animals. Aldin was a man of great charm and led a full, industrious and interesting life. He illustrated some of the most famous literature of his day, associated with Lance Thackery and Alfred Munnings, made significant contributions to national sporting and community life and produced one of the defining images of the Great War. Today his works are held by the National War Museum and notable collections world-wide. © Big Sky Fine Art This is an original drawing dating from around the beginning of the twentieth century. It depicts two brown horses, one darker than the other, each with white fetlocks and white blaze. They are harnesses to a lightweight fly or simple cart and are trotting. The driver, a middle-aged gentleman, is seated in the fly, and wearing a brown coat, trousers and a grey bowler hat. He has a white moustache and an expression of concentration and contentment. He is leaning forward and holding the reigns in his hands. The overall impression is one of grace and ease, created with a masterly touch and the minimum of fuss. A really classy piece. We provide a professional shipping and delivery service on this particular drawing which is free to customers in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. We can also provide other worldwide delivery on any purchase. Please contact us for further information. less DIMENSIONS 38.4ʺW × 1ʺD × 30.1ʺH STYLES EdwardianEnglish ART SUBJECTS AnimalsFigure FRAME TYPE Framed PERIOD Early 20th Century COUNTRY OF ORIGIN United Kingdom ITEM TYPE Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned MATERIALS ChalkPaper CONDITION Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections COLOR Brown TEAR SHEET CONDITION NOTES The work is presented and supplied in a walnut veneered pine frame from the mid-late 1970s (which is shown in … more See less