Alfred T. Barraud Paintings

Alfred Thompson Bragg (sometimes spelled Barraud) was a 19th-century British artist known for his paintings and watercolors of sporting and natural history subjects. Born on November 19, 1839, in Camberwell, London, he was part of the Barraud artistic family, which included his well-known brother, Francis Barraud, the painter of the 'His Master's Voice' trademark.

Alfred T. Barraud initially pursued a career in law before turning to painting. His love for the outdoors and the British countryside heavily influenced his work. He primarily painted animal subjects, including hunting scenes, horses, and dogs, capturing the essence of Victorian England's sporting life. His work often exhibited a keen observation of nature and a talent for portraying the vitality of his subjects.

Barraud was associated with the Royal Academy, where he exhibited from 1864 to 1883. He also showed his work at the British Institution and the Suffolk Street Gallery of the Royal Society of British Artists. His paintings were well received by the public and critics alike, and he was considered a skilled painter of animals, particularly horses. His attention to detail and ability to render the textures of fur and feather endeared his work to patrons and the sporting community.

Despite the popularity of his subject matter during his lifetime, Alfred T. Barraud did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries. Nonetheless, his contributions to British sporting art are recognized by art historians and collectors. He passed away on January 15, 1905, leaving behind a legacy of work that continues to be appreciated by enthusiasts of Victorian art and sporting history.