George Armfield (British, 1808–1893) Two Dogs by the Hearth — Oil on Canvas, Signed Antique condition with visible wear

Antique condition with visible wear consistent with age

rendered with quick

making it especially suited for framing as a horizontal vignette

crowned with a high-pointed finial

George Armfield (British, 1808–1893) Two Dogs by the Hearth — Oil on Canvas, Signed Antique condition with visible wearGeorge Armfield (British, 18081893) Two Dogs by the Hearth Oil on Canvas, Signed This charming late 19th century painting by George Armfield, one of Britains most beloved Victorian animal painters, captures an intimate domestic moment: two faithful dogs resting contentedly by the hearth. A white and brown spaniel lies alert in the firelight while a dark curly coated terrier keeps watch just behind each rendered with Armfields trademark sensitivity,