John Allan

A beautiful original oil painting on board by British artist John Allan (1893–1979), depicting a picturesque waterside landscape near Reading.

The scene captures a tranquil stretch of water with a traditional rural riverside settlement, trees, buildings, a small weir and figures beside the water. The artist has used a rich palette of greens, ochres and warm earthy tones, with delicate reflections across the water and a softly atmospheric sky.

The painting has wonderful period character and is a particularly attractive example of 20th-century British landscape painting.

Importantly, the reverse bears a handwritten label referring to Reading, together with an inscription and attribution to J. Allan, adding interesting provenance and collector appeal.

Dimensions

14 × 23 cm

Approx. 5.51 × 9.06 inches

Condition

The painting is offered in original vintage condition with visible signs of age and wear.

There are areas of paint loss, surface scratches, scuffs, marks, craquelure and edge damage, including losses to the board edges. These imperfections are clearly visible in the photographs and are consistent with the age and history of the artwork.

The painting retains its attractive colours, detailed brushwork and strong decorative appeal.

Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.