English 19th Century Oil on Board Painting of Two Setters in a Landscape

English 19th century oil on board painting depicting two setter-type sporting dogs in a natural landscape setting. The composition shows the pair moving alertly through tall grasses, their bodies stretched in a forward hunting posture and their attention fixed beyond the frame. The lead dog, with black and white markings, is shown low in the grasses, while the second dog, with white, tan, and darker markings, rises slightly above it, creating a strong diagonal rhythm across the scene.

The painting is executed with lively brushwork and a rich, dark palette typical of 19th century sporting and animal pictures. The artist captures the dogs with expressive faces, bright eyes, feathered coats, and a sense of movement, while the surrounding vegetation is handled in loose strokes of green, brown, and ochre. The result is decorative but also full of character, appealing to collectors of sporting art, dog paintings, and English country house furnishings.

The work is signed lower right, though the signature is not fully legible. It is presented in a giltwood frame with a molded inner border, beaded detailing, and foliate ornament. The reverse retains an old picture framer’s label, partially legible, for McKown’s, Pictures & Frames. A charming piece for a library, study, entry hall, or country house interior.

Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)

Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)

Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)