Thomas Walker Bretland (Attributed), Portrait Of A Field Master On A Grey Hunter In A Landscape

Thomas Walker Bretland (Attributed), Portrait Of A Field Master On A Grey Hunter In A LandscapeThis mid 19th century oil painting attributed to British artist Thomas Walker Bretland (1802 1874) depicts a mounted field master before a landscape. It was previously at Sothebys. As a boy, Bretland developed a keen interest in animals and would sketch every horse, dog and cow that happened to amble into view. One can imagine him excited to catch a glimpse of an engraving after George Stubbs (1724 1806). Inspired by the old English master and keen to

Thomas Baker (1809-1864)

She’s perhaps looking at her hairstyle

a track runs diagonally through the garden and out towards a clearing

For Caja Prytz

They controlled the landscape

A moment's rest to admire the spritely blooms of early Summer as the light cascades across a tree-lined lawn

while two sentries guard the route

He also trained at a school led by Harald Foss (1843-1922)

Windswept trees provide further drama

Overall size 27” x 32” / 69cm x 81cm

We can but speculate and perhaps you have your own views on this fascinating lady

and has exhibited at the Royal Academy