LANDSEER, Edwin Henry (British 1802-1873) Wild-Haired Terrier with a Rabbit, c.1840. Signed lower centre left. Inscribed verso 'E Landseer/Exhibited 1840'. Label verso for H Morphett. Oil on Canvas 25.5x30.5cm (stretcher)
PROVENANCE: Sir John Morphett (acquired c.1840 from an exhibition in London, and transported to Australia via ship by George Morphett. The painting hung in Cummins House, Adelaide, from 1842); thence by descent.
OTHER NOTES: Related work: 'Ginger' oil on panel (14x17cm) Abbotsford House Collection, UK.