Charles Hunt, The Young Thespians

Charles Hunt, The Young ThespiansThis charming late 19th century oil painting by British artist Charles Hunt (1803 1877) depicts two theatrical children dressed as royalty, while others look on. Hunt was an accomplished painter and engraver known predominantly for equestrian prints and genre scenes. The central characters with their arms raised in peril appear to be cowering from their inevitable fate. Theyre dressed in medieval costumes and conceivably acting out the last throes of

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 38½” x 28½” / 98cm x 72cmYear of creation: c

and lifted via pops of colour that shine above the woody interior - such as the sampler on the wall

He was particularly versed at shimmering rivers

The view is distinctly similar to another piece by Boesen depicting Jutland in Denmark

This beautiful 18th-century pastoral landscape depicts a scenic river view under the mellow haze of a sunset

His views celebrated the best of British scenery across the Isles and his loose brushwork suited painting outdoors

One of her sons feeds the family parrot

Frame with some age-related wear including handling marks

Hilder portrayed rural life as unchangeable and permanent

many of which achieved gainful employment

This vista

onto glass using various mediums