Listed British Artist Edward Armfield (1817-1896) Antique Original oil painting

Up for sale is a phenomenal original 19th-century oil painting on canvas by listed British artist Edward Armfield (1817–1896), titled Dogs in the Manger. This charming genre scene depicts two children at play with their beloved dogs in a rustic setting—full of warmth, humor, and movement.

Executed in Armfield’s characteristic style, the painting captures the liveliness of terriers and the innocent mischief of childhood. The composition is intimate and skillfully balanced, making it a timeless piece of narrative art.

Signed in the lower-left corner.
Presented in an ornate antique gold frame.

Condition:
Good vintage condition with expected signs of age. Visible craquelure, chips, and some areas of restoration. The frame shows light wear consistent with age. Please review all photos as they are part of the description.

About the Artist:

Edward Armfield (also known as Edgar Armfield Smith and Edwin George Armfield) was born in 1857 into a renowned artistic family. He was the son of famed animal painter George Armfield and the grandson of William Armfield Hobday. Trained by his father, Edward adopted a similar style and subject matter, becoming a prolific and sought-after painter of sporting dogs and charming genre scenes.

His works are held in numerous museum collections, including the Brighton Museum, Leamington Spa Art Gallery, The Whitaker, and Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Armfield lived and painted in Sydenham, London, until his death in 1935.

Details:

• Artist: Edward Armfield (1817–1896)

• Title: Dogs in the Manger

• Medium: Oil on canvas

• Signature: Lower-left corner

• Style: 19th-century British genre painting

• Frame: Ornate antique gold frame

Measurements:

• Framed: 26" W x 22" H

• Sight size: 16" W x 12" H

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