I am not sure of the year. The print I posted is titled " Steady " . I have had the print many times but I only recall the artists signature without a date.
Below a short Bio.
Thomas Blinks (1860 - 1912)
A Victorian painter in London whose specialty was hunting scenes, especially with dogs and horses, Thomas Blinks exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy from 1883 to 1910, and filled hunting scene commissions from King George V.
Blink's educational background is unknown, but the artist stated that he learned horse anatomy by watching horse races at Tattersalls. His painting talent was discouraged by his parents, and he spent some time apprenticed to a tailor. In 1881, he had his first exhibition, which was at the Dudley Gallery. The next year his work was exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artsts, and from that time his reputation grew.
His specialty was catching animals in motion, such as racing horses and dogs pointing on the hunt. He worked in both watercolor and oils, and his style was highly realistic. He used a polished finish on his canvases, which gave them a formal, professional appearance.
Last edited by Dennis Wolfe; 12/28/07 05:14 PM.
