The catalogue previously mentioned states that William Thomas Such was painting 1847-57. Was a painter of landscapes and lived at Sutton Coldfield. In that period his Birmingham exhibits (Welsh & local landscapes, churches & parks especially as seen in winter) numbered 25. He exhibited once at the Royal Academy, twice at British Institution and 6 times at the Portland Gallery in period 1855-57. He is listed in the local directory 1850-54Brilliant, glad to discover this thread. William Such is in Edwin Withers 1888 Will, but merely as a name. Where will I find more of him, please?
Slavery has been illegal in Britain since medieval times. The Slave Trade was made illegal in 1807.It is possible that the picture depicts the 1830 St. Leger. Interesting that there is a coloured face among the large hats, a few years before slavery was abolished.
Just to clarify the term 'some tipsters' above. Are these the bookies taking bets, or the horses in the race? Sorry my racing education is severely limited ...RT Bott...who painted “Leading in the Winner, Birmingham”....some tipsters have gone under the name “the Gleaner”...
Is that MY bike hanging there?Another of the late George Busby's light hearted paintings of Birmingham, location and date unknown. EricView attachment 145172