A Little Mozart, A Little Munnings

Sir Alfred James Munnings, P.R.A., R.W.S. (1878-1959), A huntsman approaching a ditch, signed and dated ‘A.J. MUNNINGS/1908’ (lower left), oil on canvas laid down on panel, 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm.), Image Source: Christie’s

“Munnings frequently experimented with this theme of a huntsman manoeuvering through thick brush approaching a bank or ditch and this is typical of his style at this date. His own hunting experiences often inspired his vision and it is probable that this horse is ‘the brown mare’ whom Munnings describes in his memoirs as ‘a dark brown six-year-old mare fifteen hands three inches high with a cock tail…Good natured to the last degree, she served as a hack, hunter and model…[She was] “a good ‘un”‘ (A.J. Munnings, An Artist’s Life, Bungay, 1950, pp. 183-4).”
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Sheila Landry Designs says:

September 27, 2023 at 6:27 am

Who doesn’t like a little Mozart and Munning on a Wednesday morning? I love the painting, although I am not a big fan of ‘The Hunt.’ The colors and mood of it are just lovely. Mozart is always uplifting in the mornings, too! Well – any time of the day is good for me. Thank you for the lovely post. Have a great day ahead!

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