Andrew Law (1873-1967)
| Artist Name | Andrew Law (1873-1967) |
|---|---|
| Title | Portrait of a Cockerel in a Barn |
| Description | This absolutely lovely Scottish oil painting is by noted animal artist Andrew Law. Painted circa 1920, the composition is of a cockerel in a barn, stood by an empty silver dish. This handsome fella is a Rhode Island Red, like in the old Kellog’s advert. His large red comb and wattles are magnificent. His plumage is beautifully depicted with the dark curly feathers of his tail and some iridescent green feathers under the bright orange on his back and more golden feathers on his shoulders. One can clearly see his spurs on his legs and the detail of the scales. His colours stand out beautifully against the dark of the barn and in contrast to the smooth, shiny surface of his food dish. If you like cockerels this is for you, a super Scottish animal oil painting and an excellent example of Law's work. It was an exhibited work at Glasgows Paisley Art Institute. Signed lower right. |
| Provenance | Paisley Art Institute label verso. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 30 x 20 inches |
| Frame | Housed in an ornate frame, 35 inches by 25 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition. |
| Biography | Andrew Law (1873-1967) was a well known painter of portraits, birds, still lives and street scenes, especially of Glasgow. He was born at Kilmaurs in Ayrshire and educated in Kilmarnock. He studied at the Glasgow School of Art 1890-96 and in Paris at the Academie Delecluse 1896-97. Andrew Law exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy extensively from 1907 to 1954, and also at the Glasgow Institute and the Paris Salon. He was a member of Glasgow Art Club and was on the staff of Glasgow School of Art for twenty years. His works are held by Glasgow Museums and in the Atkinson Art Gallery in Southport. |
| Price | £6000 |
