Rare Oil on Board Pony and Trap Charles Henry Fox (RBA) 1855-1929

Rare Oil on Board Pony and Trap Charles Henry Fox (RBA) 1855-1929 * English * Charles Henry Fox (RBA) 1855-1929 * Framed * Rare as an oil painting as he was better known as a water colourist * Excellent condition * H: 39cm (15.4") W: 48cm (18.9") Charles Henry Fox (1855-1929), born on March 1, 1855, in London, spent the majority of his life in Kingston-upon-Thames. His art reflects the serene rural life of Surrey, Berkshire, Kent, and Sussex's southern counties, offering a stark contrast to the era's growing industrialization. While he was predominantly a watercolourist, Fox also produced oil paintings and extensive etchings that showcased the peaceful countryside, standing in contrast to the burgeoning industrialization of the 20th Century. He died in 1929 in Horsham, West Sussex. A versatile artist, Fox was celebrated for his picturesque views, rustic scenes, and landscapes. While he predominantly worked in watercolours, he also produced notable oil paintings, such as "Pony and Trap," a piece especially rare given his reputation as a watercolourist. Mainly working with watercolours, Fox painted landscapes and the vanishing Victorian rural life in the southern counties of Surrey, Berkshire, Kent, and Sussex. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1880, when he was only 25 and continued to showcase over 20 paintings there in the subsequent three decades. His work was also displayed at the Royal Scottish Academy, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Hibernian Academy, Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts, Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, and Manchester City Art Gallery. In 1889, Fox was elected a full member of the Royal Society of British Artists (Rba) and in 1890, he exhibited 113 paintings there. For a complete assessment of the item's condition, we encourage you to carefully examine all the provided photos. These pictures are integral to the description and condition report of the item, providing crucial visual details about its appearance and quality. Purchasing any item online can sometimes be a bit of concern, rest assured we are an established and successful business and have many happy clients both in the trade and as private clients. We have a beautiful showroom in West Sussex and you are always welcome to visit to view any of our delightful items. We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:- * You can arrange your own collection from our address * You can fill in the delivery request option * You can email us for further information if there is more than one item * Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system