Edward Robert Breach (1847-1919) was a London sporting painter. The British National Portrait Gallery lists him as living with his brother, William, a picture restorer. My artist reference books note that he exhibited works at both the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists between the years 1868 and 1886. Breach is also listed in Benezit’s “Dictionairre des Artistes...”; I think one of the things that is most attractive about this painting is the artist’s color palate. Not only are those of the landscape especially pretty, but also the fur of the dogs; they harmonize wonderfully together. The artist’s brush strokes are finely done and tight. The dogs’ expressions were captured at the moment their prey was sighted. There is great beauty in seeing these dogs realizing their breed’s potential. I believe it to be signed and indistinctly dated beneath the mount on the lower right. It is also inscribed on the back: “E.R. Breach, 1875.”; It is housed in its original Victorian wood and gesso gilded frame. The gesso work is elaborate, adding much to the decorative value of the piece.; The condition of the painting is excellent as it has been protected under glass. There is no damage. The frame is in excellent antique condition; there is some separation of the gesso work, common for this type of frame from this period.; This is a very pretty and charming painting.; It measures 9-5/8 inches wide by 8-1/8 inches high, including the frame.

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