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The Temptation

$2,265.37
£1,650
€1,961.62
CA$3,174.70
A$3,214.46
CHF 1,828.70
MX$39,065.77
NOK 21,616.12
SEK 21,502.56
DKK 14,663.59

About the Item

English School, 19th century The Temptation Oil on panel Painting size - 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 in Framed size - 8 x 7 in Temptation perfectly encapsulates the timeless relationship between hunter and opportunist. While a brace of freshly shot game hangs in the foreground, a watchful tabby cat peers expectantly through the open window, its intent gaze fixed on the prize within reach. The artist delights in the contrast between the innocent curiosity of the animal and the implied mischief of its intentions, creating a charming domestic narrative that would have resonated with nineteenth-century audiences. Richly observed and painted with considerable sensitivity, the work transforms an everyday scene into an engaging study of instinct, patience and quiet anticipation, reminding the viewer that temptation is often strongest when the reward appears tantalisingly close.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Stoke, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU446318379192

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