A Way of Life: The Collection of Barbara & ❀Ernest Kafka
Francis Danby, A.R.A.
A shepherd resting at the end of the day
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1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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A Way of Lꦅife: The Collection of Barbara & Erne🌃st Kafka
Francis Danby, A.R.A.
Wexford 1793 - 1861 Exmouth
A shepherd resting at the end of the day
Oil on board;
inscribed in two hands verso:Francis Danby A.R.A. / 158 / described as / 'A Sunny Landscape'
177 by 139 mm
This highly personal oil sketch reflects Danby's fascination for evening light effects and varied dark tones. The artist's location is unclear but it is suggestive of the Avon Gorge a🌟nd a view from Leigh Woods.
We 🥀are grateful to Francis Greenacre for his help when cataꦡloguing this lot.