Frederick Morgan 
"Over the Garden Wall"
This Artwork is:
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Custom Framed in a distressed gold wood scrolled frame with a linen liner.
Image Size 12"x16"
Framed Size 17"x21"
Lithographic Art Print.  It is generally considered to be from the late 19th or early 20th century. Morgan was active as a painter from the mid-19th century until his death in 1927, and this work aligns with his popular Victorian-era genre scenes of childhood.
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This beloved artwork depicts a tender scene featuring:
A young boy leaning over a garden wall to kiss a young girl, who holds a hat in her hand.
A loyal dog, possibly a Terrier breed, positioned near the children, completing the heartwarming composition.
The painting captures a classic Victorian-era scene of childhood innocence and affection in a lush garden setting.
Frederick Morgan was a well-known English painter, renowned for his sentimental and idyllic depictions of children and rural life.
Frederick Morgan (1847-1927) was a prominent English genre painter renowned for his idyllic and sentimental depictions of children and rural life during the Victorian era.
Early Life and Training: Born in London in 1847, he was the son of genre artist John Morgan, who also served as his primary art instructor from the age of 14. He later trained at the Royal Academy Schools.
Early Career & Transition to Signature Subject: His first painting, "The Rehearsal," was exhibited at the Royal Academy when he was just 16. After working as a portrait artist for a photographer in Aylesbury, which honed his observational skills, he eventually found his true calling in depicting scenes of happy childhood and country life.
Artistic Style and Popularity: Morgan became celebrated for his romantic and sentimental style, focusing on themes of childhood innocence and rural tranquility, often featuring children and animals in lush settings. His work, widely reproduced, gained immense popularity in his lifetime, and he often collaborated with artists like Arthur John Elsley for animal depictions, a skill he claimed he lacked.
Exhibitions and Affiliations: He regularly exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1865 to 1919 and was a founding member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (ROI).
Personal Life: Morgan married three times and had multiple children, including his eldest son, Val Havers, who also became an artist and exhibited at the Royal Academy.
Legacy: Frederick Morgan continued to paint until his death in 1927, leaving behind a significant legacy in British genre painting. His works are still celebrated for their nostalgic charm and are held in various museums and galleries, including the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and the Lady Lever Art Gallery, where "His Turn Next" (used for Pears' Soap advertisements) is displayed.