Victorian Angling Oil Painting by Arthur Roland Knight – Northern Pike Caught With Gaff Pole

Victorian Angling Oil Painting - Northern Pike Fish Surfacing Caught in River by Gaff Pole
By Arthur Roland Knight (British, 1845–1914)
Oil on Canvas | Original Antique Frame

Step into the serene wilds of a 19th-century English riverbank with this atmospheric oil painting by celebrated British sporting artist Arthur Roland Knight. With exquisite attention to natural detail and a masterful command of light, this evocative piece captures a pivotal moment in the timeless sport of angling—a Northern Pike breaching the water’s surface, moments after being caught by a gaff pole.

🎣 A Fisherman’s Dream, an Art Collector’s Gem

This captivating scene unfolds at dusk, as golden light shimmers across the river’s surface, framed by lush reeds and shadowed woodlands. The powerful leap of the Pike, mouth agape and body arching, embodies both the thrill of the catch and the reverence of nature. Knight's signature style—deeply rooted in the sporting tradition of Victorian England—elevates the moment into something mythic.

✒️ About the Artist

Arthur Roland Knight was renowned for his fishing and hunting scenes, often painted with rich earth tones, atmospheric skies, and precise realism. His works are sought after by collectors of fine sporting art, reflecting the romanticism and skill of Victorian field sports.

🖼️ Presentation

• Original antique gilt frame with classic stepped molding and bead detail, adding depth and grandeur to the composition.

• Brass nameplate inscribed: "A. Roland Knight (1838–1916)"—affirming authenticity and enhancing display presence.

• Canvas shows age-related wear consistent with its character, adding to its charm and historical appeal.

• The front painting surface is in good order, having foxing stains & craquelure in places, the canvas has been relined, the wood frame having various scuffs, wear in places, scratches & stains, some small chips losses & frame seperation commensurate with usage & old age. Staples have been added to the back to secure the frame.

• International buyers worldwide shipping is available.
  

📏 Dimensions of frame

• High (29 cm)
  Wide (34 cm)
  Depth (3.5 cm)

💼 Ideal For:

• Angling enthusiasts & sportsmen
  

• Collectors of Victorian art

• Country house or lodge decor

• Gift for the passionate fisherman or art historia

Provenance 

• Labels verso private southern collection, Dukes, Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD, Exhibited Famous Lord Hill Museum.