Henry Birtles

A beautiful 19th-century English landscape oil painting by Henry Birtles (1838–1907), depicting a tranquil rural scene with river lock gates, a winding waterway, cattle grazing in the surrounding countryside and dramatic changing skies.

The painting is signed and dated 1853 to the lower area, making this an early work from the artist’s career.

The composition beautifully captures the character of the English countryside, with carefully observed cattle, trees, fields, water and atmospheric clouds. The combination of the dramatic sky and peaceful rural setting gives the painting considerable depth and character.

The artwork is presented in a highly decorative antique-style gilt frame, which complements the traditional Victorian-era landscape beautifully.

Artist

Henry Birtles (1838–1907)

Medium

Oil on canvas

Subject

River landscape with lock gates, cattle/cows and rural countryside

Date

1853

Signature

Signed and dated 1853

Dimensions

Overall framed size: 71 × 50 cm

Approx. in inches: 28 × 19.7 in

Actual painting/canvas size: 58 × 39 cm

Approx. in inches: 22.8 × 15.4 in

Condition

The painting is in pre-owned antique condition, consistent with its age. There may be signs of age, surface wear, craquelure, small imperfections and other marks associated with a 19th-century artwork. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

The decorative frame is included with the painting and shows signs of age and wear consistent with an antique frame.

A wonderful opportunity to acquire an atmospheric 19th-century English landscape painting, signed and dated 1853, with an impressive decorative gilt frame.

Please note: This is an antique artwork and is sold as a genuine period painting attributed to the named artist based on the available information and examination. Please make your own assessment from the photographs and description.

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