Arthur Batt (1846 – 1911)

Animal Painter from Lyndhurst in the New Forest

Arthur Batt was an animal painter who lived in Lyndhurst, New Forest. His work focused on animals in natural settings and domestic portraits.

Subjects and Style

• Specialised in dogs and donkeys
• Paintings depicted animals either as portraits or within New Forest landscapes
• Captured naturalistic settings with attention to detail

Legacy

Arthur Batt’s paintings provide a charming record of New Forest animals and rural life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, valued for both their artistry and regional significance.