A.F. Tait 1819-1905 Rare Early American Oil Painting
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Available here is an Original Oil on Board Painting by the famous A.F. Tait (Arthur Fitzwilliam) 1819-1905. This Breathtaking and highly detailed Oil Painting by A.F. Tait depicts various animals in the Adirondack Mountains in their natural habitat... there are beautiful views and spectacular details of the animals, the grass and the mountains.... definately a conversation piece and a beautiful addition to any home or gallery. The size is 11.5'' x 15.5'' without the frame and 18'' x 22'' with the frame....This painting is all original with no restoration and in good condition! The gold leaf frame is not original, the frame is in good condition and is solid however it has chips on the corners which can be restored easily ..... The painting is signed on the lower right side....Please e-mail with any questions and good luck bidding! Shipping will be $30 anywhere in the U.S. and $40 worlwide via U.P.S. Born in Liverpool, England, Arthur Tait became America's first important sporting artist. In England, he trained as a lithographer for Agnews, an art dealer in Manchester, and taught himself to paint by copying works at the Royal Institute. He also assisted American Indian painter George Catlin, with his traveling Indian gallery that he had brought to England, and Tait was impressed with Catlin's subject matter and skill.In 1850, Tait
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