Robert L. Alexander (British, 1840-1923)

Oil on canvas, signed and dated: “1873”, and retaining a paper label on the reverse with title and location: “Cramond Edinbrgh”.

Alexander’s initial training came through his work as an apprentice to a house painter who also painted landscapes. He later held a position with the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh.

At the age of 28, he began to devote himself to animal portraiture primarily of dogs and horses. Eventually, he garnered quite a following and was much in demand. He was considered by many eminent artists to be the finest painter of horses of his time.

In 1906, he travelled to Paris. Upon his return, his painting was noticeably influenced by the work of the Impressionists he encountered during his visit.

He was member of the Royal Scottish Academy and Royal Society of Painters in Water Colors and exhibited frequently at both venues.

Alexander is listed in The Dictionary of British Equestrian Artists by Mitchell and The Dictionary of Scottish Painters by Harris and Halsby.

Painting size: 33.5” x 52”
Frame size: 40” x 58.5”