His eldest son,William Joseph Shayer Jr. (1811-1892) was also a painter, and this piece was painted after the late 1820's and most likely, after the son decided to take up the art of his father, as the suffix "Sr. (Senior)" was added to the signature.
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Unit Of Sale | Single Piece |
| Signed By | William Shayer Sr. |
| Size | Medium (up to 36in.) |
| Date Of Creation | 1800-1899 |
| Item Length | 42 in |
| Region Of Origin | Europe |
| Framing | Framed |
| Size Type/Largest Dimension | Medium (Up to 30in.) |
| Listed By | Dealer or Reseller |
| Framed/Unframed | Framed |
| Year Of Production | 1810 |
| Original/Licensed Reproduction | Original |
| Item Height | 36 in |
| Painting Surface | Canvas |
| Style | Realism |
| Features | Signed, Framed |
| Item Width | 42 in |
| Culture | English |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Time Period Produced | 1800-1849 |
| Signed | Yes |
| Period | Historicism (1850-1900) |
| Material | Oil |
| Subject | Animals |
| Main Color | Multi-Color |
| Signed? | Signed |
| Type | Painting |
| Height (Inches) | 18.5" |
| Original/Reproduction | Original |
| Production Technique | Oil Painting |
This medium painting, up to 36in., gives you room to play without overwhelming your current decor, you will find that.