E Steele, River Thames at Wallingford, 1800s, Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed

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Charming Victorian oil on canvas depicting the River Thames at Wallingford, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880-1900 The … Read more Charming Victorian oil on canvas depicting the River Thames at Wallingford, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880-1900 The atmospheric scene shows figures travelling along the river in a small boat, with Wallingford Bridge stretching across the Thames in the distance Mature trees and gently sloping riverbanks frame the composition, while an expansive cloudy sky and soft reflections on the water create a peaceful English pastoral scene The painting is signed. Steeleb lower left and displays the naturalistic colouring and attention to light characteristic of Victorian landscape painting Presented in an attractive gilt frame, this is a decorative period view of one of the historic stretches of the River Thames Circa: 1880-1900 Medium: Oil on canvas Artist: E. Steele, British School Subject: River Thames at Wallingford, Oxfordshire Offered in great shape Dimensions in inches (CM) Width x Depth x Height 32 (81.5) x 2 (5) x 22.5 (57) See less