Kenneth Wynn (English, 1922-2009), Fox Hunt Scene

oil on canvas, signed at lower right, retaining gallery label to verso, presented in a parcel gilt frame.
Stretcher size 24 x 36 in.; Frame dimensions 32 1/2 x 44 in.
Kenneth James Wynn’s love of drawing began "as soon as he could hold a pencil". In l938 he joined an advertising and display agency as apprenticed illustrator to the equestrian artist John Kenny. During World War II started, he worked on propaganda projects and helped design and construct "Patton's Phantom Army". After the war, he settled at a cottage in Glenfield, a village surrounded by Leicestershire countryside, a famous foxhunting territory. He painted many rural scenes and became a freelance illustrator for magazines such as Woman's Own and Woman's Realm.

In l95l he moved to London, acquired a studio in Hampstead, and joined the newly-formed artists' agency, Artist Partners Ltd. Through them he obtained commissions and produced work in various genres for magazines, the Press, advertising artwork, portrait commissions, equestrian subjects, etc. Over time, he gained notoriety as an equestrian artist, specializing in hunting scenes and horse racing. He had commissions from leading Leicestershire 'packs' such as the Quorn and the Cottesmore and from various owners and trainers of racehorses.

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Good estate condition.