Classic English Genre Scene: "The Sampler" by L. Campbell Taylor, R.A.

Classic English Genre Scene: "The Sampler" by L. Campbell Taylor, R.A.

​Title: "The Sampler" (1905)

Artist: Leonard Campbell Taylor (British, 1874-1969)

Medium: Lithograph print, beautifully housed in a period gesso frame.

​This captivating interior scene, characteristic of L. Campbell Taylor’s atmospheric and detailed work, shows two elegant figures absorbed in stitching a needlework sampler. This painting, which has subtle nods to Dutch Golden Age masters, is a classic example of early 20th-century British genre art. The print retains its beautiful colors and rich, painterly texture.

​Provenance & Framing:

​This piece comes from an excellent historical source: "William Rodman & Co., Limited" of Belfast. They were distinguished Art Dealers, Carvers, Gilders, Picture Frame Makers, and Mount Cutters. The original trade label is preserved on the reverse, bearing the address 17 Arthur Street, Belfast, adding significant value and history to this specific item.

​Details:

​Period Frame: Ornate, gold-finished gesso frame, in keeping with the artist's era.

Size 48.5cm w x 57.5cm h

​A perfect addition for collectors of English art, antique interiors, or textile history.