Description

Country Homes Antiques Scotland est 1985

After Thomas Uwins R.A. Oil painting.

Thomas Uwins R.A. (British, 1782–1857) Cupid and Psyche
Oil Painting on Canvas
after Thomas Uwins R.A. (British, 1782–1857)
Indistinctly signed and dated ‘1852’ verso.
Painting – 46cm x 35cm
Frame – 54cm x 43cm

A very fine early painting after Thomas Uwins’ original painting which was also engraved by Lumb Stocks RA (1812-1892). Inscribed ‘Cupid & Psyche after T. Uwins’ verso. Also indistinctly signed and dated ‘1852’ verso.
Indistinctly signed and dated ‘1852’ verso.

Painting – 46cm x 35cm
Frame – 54cm x 43cm

Condition
In very fine condition. The canvas not lined, torn, patched or repaired. The stretcher lines are showing slightly. Clean, most attractive, well framed and ready to hang.

Artist Information
Thomas Uwins was a British portrait, subject, genre and landscape painter (in watercolour and oil), and a book illustrator. He became a full member of the Old Watercolour Society and a Royal Academician and held a number of high-profile art appointments including librarian of the Royal Academy, Surveyor of Pictures to Queen Victoria and Keeper of the National Gallery.