Sunset Over Lake Windermere – Antique Landscape Oil Painting by Alfred De Breanski Jr, c.1920 Framed

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Here we have 1 fine work of art “Lake Windermere" at Sunset
Glowing Antique British Landscape Oil Painting by Alfred … Read more Here we have 1 fine work of art “Lake Windermere" at Sunset
Glowing Antique British Landscape Oil Painting by Alfred de Breanski Jr. (1877–1957)

Subject & Medium

Step into the luminous calm of the English countryside with this stunning early 20th-century British landscape oil painting titled:
“Lake Windermere at Sunset”

Painted by renowned landscape artist Alfred Fontville de Breanski Jr., this captivating work captures the glowing serenity of Lake Windermere bathed in warm autumn light. The golden sunset spills over distant peaks and softly reflects across the glassy lake, creating a scene rich in color, mood, and natural harmony.

Medium: Oil on canvas
Signature: Signed “A. Fontville” lower right; inscribed verso
Date: Circa 1920
Frame: Original grand giltwood frame – ornate and beautifully preserved

Artistic Details & Composition

This piece showcases masterful use of chiaroscuro, balancing warm sunlight against the cooling shadows of dusk. De Breanski Jr.'s impressionist influences shine through in his subtle yet vivid handling of atmosphere and texture.

Notable elements include:

Radiant mountain peaks glowing in late-day light
A quartet of cows wading peacefully at the lake’s edge
A lone shepherd gazing out, adding narrative and scale
Birds in flight, distant islands, and finely rendered foreground foliage

Brushwork & Palette

Soft, blended sunset hues—rose, ochre, lavender—grace the sky
Earthy tones of moss, stone, and water create depth and realism
Reflective lake surface painted with calm, fluid brushwork
Textured, expressive foliage contrasts against serene light
This is a painting that invites contemplation and rewards close viewing—an ode to the stillness and poetry of dusk in the Lake District.

‍ About the Artist – Alfred Fontville de Breanski Jr.

The son of famed painter Alfred de Breanski Sr., Alfred Jr. followed in the family tradition with a refined, atmospheric style of his own. A graduate of St. Martin’s School of Art, he was influenced by Whistler’s tonalism during his time in France. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and Royal Society of British Artists, and his works continue to be highly sought after in galleries and auctions worldwide.

️ About the Location – Lake Windermere

Windermere is the largest natural lake in England and a celebrated muse for Romantic painters and poets alike. Known for its still waters and shifting skies, the lake has long captured the imagination. This sunset view, framed by tranquil hills and pastoral life, is a timeless tribute to its enduring beauty.

️ Frame Details

Height: 71.5 cm
Width: 92 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Hanging: Fitted with hanging thread – ready for immediate display
Frame: Original carved giltwood, richly detailed and in solid condition

️ Provenance

From the collection of a distinguished private collector in Shire, acquired via a prestigious regional auction house. Now offered through Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD, specialists in British fine art with museum-quality standards.

Why You’ll Love It

✔️ Original signed landscape by a celebrated British painter
✔️ Glowing Lake District sunset – ideal for countryside art lovers
✔️ Evocative storytelling through light, wildlife, and human presence
✔️ Handsome original gilt frame – elegant and ready to hang
✔️ Exceptional decorative presence for traditional or modern interiors
✔️ Strong long-term value in British Impressionist art See less