James Loder (1784-1860) - Pferd

Painting of a horse in oil on wood, originally framed.
Image with slight scratches.
Frame with chipping on the upper right (see picture).

James Loder (1784–1860), known as James Loder of Bath, was a prominent British animal painter of the 19th century, whose style is closely associated with English Sporting Art.
His art style is characterized by the following features:
Naturalism & Portrait Character: Loder's works are characterized by a high fidelity to nature. His depictions of animals, especially racehorses, hunting dogs, and award-winning cattle, were often conceived as true 'portraits' of the respective animals.
Spirit of the Regency era: Although he worked into the Victorian era, his style remained firmly rooted in the Georgian tradition. His depictions convey a liveliness and naturalness that were characteristic of the golden age of English equestrian painting.
Masterful lighting: In his stall interiors, he often used interesting light and shadow plays to plastically emphasize the musculature and texture of the animals' fur.
Provincial influence: As an artist who was mainly active in Bath and rarely exhibited in London, he maintained a distinctive, detailed handwriting that was highly valued by the local aristocracy and landowning nobility.