painting of a farm worker, 19thc irish school

A finely executed water colour of a farm worker resting at a tree stump, he is carrying a walking stick or a shelaelie , at his side is his felt top hat, a horned lantern ( horn was used instead of glass, so if ever knocked over it did not smash and set light to hay or straw etc), also by his side is a bill hook used for numerous jobs such as hedging, he is dressed in early 19thc clothing. Frame and mount are relatively new

Antiques.co.uk Ref: 7KBMTKNC

Width (cm):

38 cm overall

Height (cm):

45 cm overall

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