Alfred J. Bennett – British (active 1861-c.1923) “Corn Fields at Capel, Surrey” Oil on Canvas 1865

The subject of this large oil painting on canvas is “Corn Fields at Capel, Surrey” and it shows his great talent for landscape painting in terms of the composition, colour sophistication and his technical skill with great attention to detail, making you want to reach out and touch the tips of the corn. Handsomely framed, referencing the time period of the work.

Bennett was born in London which became a major source of inspiration to the artist. After his early education in London, Bennett worked as a jeweler while he studied fine art and composition in a number of small schools in London. In December 1889 Bennett married Catherine Avery (they had one daughter, Mary Catherine) and spent a short amount of time living with her family in Bedfordshire. During this period Bennett worked as a jeweller whilst also regularly submitting paintings to the Royal Academy of which four were exhibited between 1861-1880. After this success, Bennett left the jewellery trade and concentrated on his art, first moving to  Surrey and then relocating his studio to Knebworth. Bennett exhibited extensively, regularly contributing work to the Royal Watercolour Society, The Royal Academy and with great success at the prestigious Walker’s Gallery in London. Many of Bennett’s works are found in public art collections.

Dimensions: Canvas size: width 25.5″ x height 15.5″, Frame: width 32.25″ x height 22.5″

$2,200.00
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