Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819 - 1905) England

Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819 - 1905) England
Pastel on Paper
Measure 26 1/4"in H x 18 1/4"in W and 32"in H x 23 3/4"in W with frame

Known for: Animal, game and domestic fowl and hunting scene painting
Biography: Born near Liverpool, England, Arthur Tait left his homeland in 1850 as a well trained lithographic artist, setting off to the states to pursue a career as a painter. In 1852, his confidence bolstered by a major painting sale to the print-making firm of Currier & Ives, he decided to become an American citizen. More good fortune came his way upon a family trip to the Adirondacks of northern New York. He fell in love with the land that was to provide him with many years of painting material and a place to call home. Living in the country year-round he recorded, through careful observation, deer, bear, grouse and other creatures in their native habitat. Currier & Ives continued to print lithographs of Tait's meticulously painted scenes of hunting, fishing, and wildlife; providing the Tait's with a steady income. These images popularized the Adirondacks and brought the region to the attention of sportsman. In his later years, unable to make the sojourns to the Adirondacks, Tait focused his attention on more domestic scenes. Even the tame scenes of chickens, roosters, sheep, etc. found a favorable audience. His exquisite attention to detail and dramatic use of light granted him a permanent place in the hearts of art connoisseurs and the general public alike.
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