This piece is being sold as-found to preserve its incredible antique character. This piece features a beautiful, rich oil texture capturing the iconic scene of a queen conferring knighthood upon a kneeling warrior.
This authentic, hand-painted, original Oil Painting dates to the Late 20th Century and is a one-of-a-kind work for collectors. The scene shows a close-up of mounted figures, with horses and riders rendered in warm browns, ochres, and cool blues against a golden background. Visible, energetic brushwork and a textured paint surface give the composition movement and a tactile presence. This intimate, painterly piece would add character and history to a thoughtful collection. Late 20th Century. The painting measures 23 × 19 cm (9.1 × 7.5 inches) and weighs 0.15 kg (0.3 lbs). The frame shown in the photos is included.
Frederic Charles Knight. Dorothy Bell Sanders, of a Massachusetts family afflicted with hereditary deafness. While continuing to paint in his studio, in the 1950s and ’60s he also taught painting and drawing, first at Newcomb College in New Orleans and then at Columbia University.
Size: 40”H x 30”W.