Serene Countryside Landscape with Sailboat & Wild Flowers in English Countryside 1980 Circa

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Serene Countryside Landscape with Sailboat & Wild Flowers in the English Countryside by British Artist, Les Parson

Art measures 16 … Read more Serene Countryside Landscape with Sailboat & Wild Flowers in the English Countryside by British Artist, Les Parson

Art measures 16 x 12 inches
Frame measures 22 x 18 inches

Serene Countryside Landscape by Les Parson - Original Framed Oil Painting

This tranquil original oil painting by Les Parson beautifully captures the charm of the English countryside. A quiet riverside cottage nestles among dense autumnal trees, while a lone white sailboat rests gently on the still waters, evoking a deep sense of calm and reflection. The wildflower meadow in the foreground adds warmth and softness, drawing the viewer into the peaceful rural setting.

Parsons’ detailed brushwork and soft natural tones are hallmarks of his classic landscape style. The composition balances realism with an almost romantic glow, making it an ideal piece for traditional or country-inspired interiors.

Signed by the artist in the lower left corner, the work is elegantly presented in a distressed ivory wooden frame that enhances its timeless appeal.

Artist: Les Parson
Period: Late 20th Century
Medium: Oil on board
Signature: Signed lower left
Framed Dimensions: Approx. 22 x 18 inches
Style: Realism, Traditional Landscape
Condition: Excellent — professionally framed and ready to hang

The painting is signed "Les Parson" in the lower right corner.

Les Parson has been a popular British Artist with a loyal following for nearly forty years. Despite having a personal interest in art, Parson never received any formal training. Born in Lancashire in 1945, he worked in London as a Computer Engineer until 1974. He then moved to Cornwall working as an installer of Radar, Sonar and Ship to Shore radio on small fishing boats.

In a chance meeting with local gallery owners in 1978, Parson was encouraged to expand his artistic skills and transform his hobby into a career. He therefore put aside his pencil sketching and watercolour paintings in lieu of the more permanent medium of oil on canvas and become a flourishing full-time artist.

As a professional, Les Parson has become renowned for his nostalgic paintings of rural landscapes featuring children at play. His work is internationally recognised and remain highly-sought after by both domestic and international collectors.

British Landscape Artist
Vintage Original Oil Paintings
(b.1945) See less