and Library located in Middleburg, Virginia, the Wall Street Journal said of the Munnings painting: “The exhibition’s most memorable painting of horse and rider is the 1922 portrait of his second wife, Violet McBride. (Almost as eccentric as her husband, Violet published a diary of her Pekingese, Black Night, and had him stuffed after he died.) The painting shows a slightly smiling Violet standing, dressed in an elegant black riding habit, hand on hip, holding the reins of her grey mount. The originality of her dismounted pose, and the asymmetrical arrangement of horse and rider are striking, as is the picture’s setting—only faintly suggested by the broad, abstract bands of browns and green. By contrast, the horse’s coat is a wonder of closely observed light, shade and texture set down in a flurry of fluid, heavily laden brush strokes.” Another prominent artist is Walter Hunt who was born in London, the son of Charles Hunt, a painter of genre (everyday scenes). He studied with his father and became primarily a painter of animals specializing in paintings of dogs, hunting, barn interiors, farmyard scenes and other farmyard animals. Hunt was highly regarded for his animal and farmyard scenes and first exhibited at the Royal Academy at the age of nineteen. He continued to paint until his death in 1941. P.J. Mene was born the son of a metal turner and received instruction on sculpture and founding from his father. Although mostly self-taught, much of his early studies were at the “Jardin des Plantes” in Paris, where he developed his talent for animal sculpture. He first exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1838 and continued to exhibit there regularly until his death. Mene was one of the most prolific and popular sculptors of the Animalier School and one of its earliest pioneers. He opened his own foundry in the 1850’s where he created lost wax castings of his sculptures in bronze. Mene was admired for his realistic portrayals of animals and the detail with which he executed each casting. Pebble Hill makes for a delightful overnight escape where you can immerse yourself into another time and space. Go for the grandeur and enjoy this marvelous art collection, amongst all the other wonders. DB Written by Kim Jackson Artist: Pierre Jules Mene French, b. 1810, d. 1897 Sculpture: Huntsman and Hounds Bronze English sporting artist John Emms is well represented in the Poe collection. Emms was an avid hunter and became famous for his paintings of horses and dogs, particularly foxhounds and terriers. Emms achieved an artistic acumen that few could rival. A keen huntsman with a consummate interest in the sporting field, he is known for using fluid brushstrokes which beautifully capture the physical characteristics and individual temperaments of his canine subjects. 36 JUL/AUG <strong>2015</strong> • DESIGN&BUILD MAGAZINE
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