Victorian Artist, English Landscapes, 1880s, Oil Paintings, Set of 2

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A decorative pair of victorian english landscape oil paintings circa 1880 each housed in finely carved giltwood frames with scrolling … Read more A decorative pair of victorian english landscape oil paintings circa 1880 each housed in finely carved giltwood frames with scrolling rococo detail, typical of the mid to late 19th century unusual to find a pair of these like this as great for hanging either side of furniture bought from a private house sale in london's belgravia the first painting portrays a serene river landscape, with a broad waterway flowing through wooded banks beneath a softly clouded sky a mature tree and rocky foreground add depth and framing, while in the distance a castellated building evokes the romanticised medievalism so popular in victorian taste the gentle light and reflective water create a calm, atmospheric composition typical of english landscape painting of the period the second work complements it beautifully, depicting a rural english scene with a winding path leading toward a small cluster of cottages a slender tree stands beside a still pool in the foreground, while rolling hills fade into a soft blue horizon the warm earth tones and expansive sky capture the idyllic charm of the english countryside, rendered in a style influenced by the pastoral traditions of 19th-century british schools together, the pair form a cohesive and highly decorative set, embodying the victorian fascination with picturesque rural life—perfect for traditional interiors, whether displayed as a pair or symmetrically in a country house setting circa 1880 offered in great shape. Dimensions are in inches (cm): width x depth x height 24" (61 cm) x 18" (46 cm) See less