John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)

John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893)
The bullfinch
Signed and dated J.A.Grimshaw/1863 (lower left)
Oil on board
15.5 x 16.1cm; 6 x 6¼in

Provenance:
Christie's, London, Fine Victorian Pictures, Drawings and Watercolours, 5 March 1993, lot 160, where purchased by the present private collector

One of John Atkinson Grimshaw's early specialities was the painting of still lifes of fruit, dead birds, nests and flowers. His ability to portray shimmering plumage against a naturalistic setting established his reputation.