Rare Antique Fox Stalking Hares Pencil & Watercolour by William Gunton, c1830

Beautifully executed in William Gunton's typical, but rather unique style, of highly detailed pencil drawing, highlighted with gouache mixed with gum arabic to give an almost enamel finish to the painted areas. The pencil work allows for very fine delineation, whilst the paint brings the animals to life within the landscape. Little is recorded of the artist, other than his auction record and that he exhibited 3 works with the Society of British Artists at Suffolk Street, London in 1829, the subject of all three being 'game'. He is still well thought of and is a listed artist.

He was a highly regarded painter of country scenes and animal subjects in the early 1800s and is better known for his landscapes. This example is as good as any of his works. It is signed at bottom left.

A remarkably fine graphite drawing with watercolour colouring, distinctively executed in this striking combination of media. The image shows two hares or possibly rabbits scampering in the foreground with a sly fox stalking them, peering from the bushes in the back ground.

A fine edition for a collection.

The artist’s works have been recorded as being sold at auction nine times, mainly in the Drawing-Watercolour category, his works which seem to fetch £200-£400

The picture is in excellent original condition for its age. Some very slight age toning and faint marks. It is in a frame dating to around 1969, as detailed on the reverse, given as a gift to a Dr Jones in June of that year and those that contributed to that gift. The image is presented with a green mount card in a gilt frame with a wire for hanging. The frame has some slight wear.

The frame measures approx. 32cm by 30cm by 2cm, the aperture of the mount card is approx. 15cm by 13.8cm.

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