{"product_id":"early-scottish-impressionist-oil-masterpiece-friesian-cow-grazing-signed-george-smith-rsa-scottish-1870-1934","title":"Early Scottish Impressionist Oil Masterpiece Friesian Cow Grazing Signed George Smith RSA Scottish, 1870–1934","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"434\" data-start=\"269\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🖼️ Early Scottish Impressionist Oil Masterpiece Title\u003cspan data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"273\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“Friesian Cow Grazing” \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eby George Smith RSA (Scottish, 1870–1934)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"476\" data-start=\"436\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"478\"\u003e🐄 \u003cstrong data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"481\"\u003eSubject and Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"503\"\u003eA beautifully observed portrait of a black-and-white Friesian cow grazing in a farm field—calm, authentic, and full of rural character.\u003cbr data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"641\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"644\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on panel\/board, glazed with a front protective glass cover.\u003cbr data-end=\"722\" data-start=\"719\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"739\" data-start=\"722\"\u003eColour notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich blue-black passages in the cow’s coat with creamy whites and warm umber\/chestnut tones, set against a landscape of sage and olive greens, straw yellows, and soft grey-blue hues that create atmosphere and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"997\" data-start=\"957\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"999\"\u003e🖌️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"1003\"\u003eComposition \u0026amp; Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1033\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003eSmith keeps the composition wonderfully direct: the cow’s body forms a strong central mass, with the head lowered to graze, creating an immediate sense of weight and natural rhythm.\u003cbr data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1214\"\u003eThe brushwork is lively, confident, and impressionistic, using visible strokes to describe hide, muscle, and movement with economy.\u003cbr data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1348\"\u003eA bold dark form set against lighter pasture creates striking contrast, while textured paint handling catches the light beautifully across the flank and surrounding ground.\u003cbr data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1523\"\u003eThe Friesian breed is rendered with convincing stance, proportion, and coat pattern, reflecting the artist’s close familiarity with farm animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1673\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2238\" data-start=\"1715\"\u003e👤 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1738\" data-start=\"1718\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1741\" data-start=\"1738\"\u003eGeorge Smith RSA (1870–1934) was a highly regarded Scottish painter best known for landscapes and animal subjects, particularly rural farm life and working animals.\u003cbr data-end=\"1908\" data-start=\"1905\"\u003eBorn in Mid Calder, Midlothian, he studied in Edinburgh and later in Antwerp under Charles Verlat.\u003cbr data-end=\"2009\" data-start=\"2006\"\u003eHe exhibited widely at major institutions including the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy, and is especially collected for his ability to capture the spirit and physical presence of animals in authentic rural settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2280\" data-start=\"2240\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2722\" data-start=\"2282\"\u003e🏛️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2311\" data-start=\"2286\"\u003eHistorical Importance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2314\" data-start=\"2311\"\u003eThis is a classic Edwardian-era rural subject, painted at a time when agriculture and livestock were central to Scottish life and identity.\u003cbr data-end=\"2456\" data-start=\"2453\"\u003eWorks such as this are prized not only for their aesthetic appeal, but also as painterly records of a world that was already beginning to change.\u003cbr data-end=\"2604\" data-start=\"2601\"\u003eIts cabinet scale makes it particularly attractive to collectors assembling curated walls of Scottish and British art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2764\" data-start=\"2724\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2852\" data-start=\"2766\"\u003e✍️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2779\" data-start=\"2769\"\u003eSigned\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2782\" data-start=\"2779\"\u003eSigned by the artist (lower left), clearly visible in close-up detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2894\" data-start=\"2854\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3311\" data-start=\"2896\"\u003e🪞 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2909\" data-start=\"2899\"\u003eFramed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2912\" data-start=\"2909\"\u003ePresented in a traditional decorative gilt frame, highly complementary to the period and subject.\u003cbr data-end=\"3012\" data-start=\"3009\"\u003eThe verso bears a workshop trade label for \u003cstrong data-end=\"3135\" data-start=\"3055\"\u003eJohn Gibson, Carver, Gilder \u0026amp; Picture Restorer, 112 Bothwell Street, Glasgow\u003c\/strong\u003e, a desirable authenticity detail indicating professional period framing and restoration.\u003cbr data-end=\"3227\" data-start=\"3224\"\u003eGlazed for protection and fitted with a hanging thread, ready for immediate display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3353\" data-start=\"3313\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3531\" data-start=\"3355\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-end=\"3366\" data-start=\"3358\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3369\" data-start=\"3366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3404\" data-start=\"3369\"\u003eFrame dimensions (approximate):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3407\" data-start=\"3404\"\u003eHeight: 28.5 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"3425\" data-start=\"3422\"\u003eWidth: 37 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"3440\" data-start=\"3437\"\u003eDepth: 4 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"3454\" data-start=\"3451\"\u003e(Panel\/sight measurements available on request for cataloguing or insurance.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3573\" data-start=\"3533\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3954\" data-start=\"3575\"\u003e🔎 \u003cstrong data-end=\"3592\" data-start=\"3578\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3595\" data-start=\"3592\"\u003eRetains historic labels and notes verso from a private collection, including the John Gibson (Glasgow) framers\/restorers label.\u003cbr data-end=\"3725\" data-start=\"3722\"\u003eAlso bears a \u003cstrong data-end=\"3790\" data-start=\"3738\"\u003eLindsay Burns \u0026amp; Company (Antique \u0026amp; General) 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e label, with the piece curated by \u003cstrong data-end=\"3860\" data-start=\"3824\"\u003eCheshire Antiques Consultant LTD\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-end=\"3864\" data-start=\"3861\"\u003eTogether these elements form a strong, traceable object history appreciated by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3996\" data-start=\"3956\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4595\" data-start=\"3998\"\u003e💚✅ \u003cstrong data-end=\"4024\" data-start=\"4002\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4027\" data-start=\"4024\"\u003e✅ By a known Scottish RSA artist with established history\u003cbr data-end=\"4113\" data-start=\"4110\"\u003e✅ Highly collectible animal subject — Friesian cow in a natural grazing pose\u003cbr data-end=\"4192\" data-start=\"4189\"\u003e✅ Exceptional colour harmony: blue-black, cream, warm earth pigments, layered greens\u003cbr data-end=\"4279\" data-start=\"4276\"\u003e✅ Confident impressionistic technique with attractive surface texture\u003cbr data-end=\"4351\" data-start=\"4348\"\u003e✅ Cabinet-scale format ideal for studies, libraries, country houses, or salon walls\u003cbr data-end=\"4437\" data-start=\"4434\"\u003e✅ Period-style gilt frame with Glasgow craftsman’s label\u003cbr data-end=\"4519\" data-start=\"4516\"\u003e✅ A timeless conversation piece with warmth, heritage, and painterly quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4637\" data-start=\"4597\"\u003e────────────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4982\" data-start=\"4639\"\u003e🩺 \u003cstrong data-end=\"4662\" data-start=\"4642\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"4665\" data-start=\"4662\"\u003eOffered in fine used condition, consistent with age.\u003cbr data-end=\"4720\" data-start=\"4717\"\u003eThe painting surface is in good overall order with some age-related craquelure and foxing\/staining in places.\u003cbr data-end=\"4832\" data-start=\"4829\"\u003eThe frame shows general wear, scuffs, and minor chips commensurate with age and use.\u003cbr data-end=\"4919\" data-start=\"4916\"\u003eOverall, the work presents very well and displays attractively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cde53e37-bf08-4d06-961b-09bec3cdfbee\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1-thinking\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/thread-bottom-container relative isolate z-10 w-full basis-auto has-data-has-thread-error:pt-2 has-data-has-thread-error:[box-shadow:var(--sharp-edge-bottom-shadow)] md:border-transparent md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:dark:border-transparent content-fade single-line flex flex-col\" id=\"thread-bottom-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-token-text-secondary relative mt-auto flex min-h-8 w-full items-center justify-center p-2 text-center text-xs md:px-[60px]\"\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"5339\" data-start=\"5336\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3622\" data-start=\"3609\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3732\" data-start=\"3623\"\u003eWorldwide Shipping Available — Professionally packaged and fully insured for secure international delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3864\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3862\" data-start=\"3734\"\u003eAvailable exclusively through Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD — Inquire now to secure this unique piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\u003chr data-start=\"5557\" data-end=\"5560\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7541\" data-end=\"7783\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44006487884029,"sku":"k10037","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/2227\/1808\/products\/impressionist-scottish-edwardian-animal-oil-painting-friesian-cow-by-george-smith-887338.jpg?v=1717080002","url":"https:\/\/cheshireantiquesconsultantltd.com\/en-fr\/products\/early-scottish-impressionist-oil-masterpiece-friesian-cow-grazing-signed-george-smith-rsa-scottish-1870-1934","provider":"Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}