JOHN J. BARKER OIL FIGURES AMIDST WOODLANDS

JOHN JOSEPH (OF BATH) BARKER (BRIT., 1824-1904), OIL ON CANVAS, 24" X 18", FIGURES AMIDST WOODLANDS:A sfumato style image depicts a heavily wooded landscape with three figures in the center of the mid ground, two crouching on a path and one figure farther down the path in the distance. The painting is signed "J. Barker" at the lower central portion of the image and is within a gilt and gesso frame which contains a plaque affixed to it that reads "John Joseph Barker Exhibited Royal Academy 1845-1863". The back of the image is stamped "Repaired by Winsor & Newton Limited 38, Ratheone Place, London".

Obvious repairs at the back: at the center of the top portion and along left side. Needs cleaning. Some losses, nicks and cracking to the frame. RG