19th Century American Sporting Oil Painting with English Setters, Dated 1894

A late 19th-century American sporting oil painting depicting two English setters on point, signed lower left and dated ’94, most likely 1894. Rich in atmosphere and quiet anticipation, the composition captures a timeless moment just before the flush, as a hunter follows at a measured distance through an autumn landscape. Rather than emphasizing action, the artist celebrates the discipline and instinct of the dogs, whose poised stances create a compelling sense of tension and movement.

Executed in warm golden and earthy tones, the painting displays confident brushwork that conveys the soft light, tall grasses, and gently receding woodland beyond. The careful rendering of the setters, contrasted with the more impressionistic handling of the landscape, reflects the influence of late nineteenth-century sporting art, a genre that flourished on both sides of the Atlantic.

The painting is presented in an ornate period gilt composition frame with deeply cast foliate ornament that complements the subject beautifully and enhances its traditional appeal. Whether displayed in a library, study, sporting lodge, den, or country house interior, it brings warmth, character, and a strong sense of the sporting tradition to a room. Signed lower left and dated ’94; the artist’s signature is present but remains indistinct.

Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)

Width: 40.5 in (102.87 cm)

Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)