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Alfred Fontville de Breanski
19th century Scottish Loch landscape scene with cows, birds and sunlight

circa 1880

About the Item

Alfred Fontville de Breanski (British, 1877–1957) Scottish Loch Scene, oil on canvas, circa 1880 This sweeping Highland view, painted in the robust and luminous manner of Alfred Fontville de Breanski, captures the wild beauty of Scotland’s mountainous terrain and mirrored lochs. Likely painted during the early phase of his career—circa 1880—this work shows the influence of his father, Alfred de Breanski Sr., while already exhibiting the younger artist’s distinct sensitivity to light and atmospheric depth. The composition is structured around a broad, tranquil loch, its glassy surface reflecting the dramatic rise of sunlit peaks in the background. Towering mountains dominate the scene, rendered in warm hues of gold, rust, and violet, with cloudbanks gathering in the upper reaches of the sky. Cattle can be seen wading at the loch’s edge, their inclusion both a narrative device and a means of scale—common in de Breanski’s landscapes and reflective of his grounding in the romantic-naturalist tradition. De Breanski’s works are celebrated for their ability to convey both majesty and intimacy. While the grandeur of the setting is undeniable, the viewer is also drawn to the textural richness of the foreground—grasses, heather, and scattered rocks are painted with care and close observation. The stillness of the water and the clarity of the air suggest the freshness of morning or the hush that follows a Highland rain. Son of one of Britain’s most recognised landscape painters, Alfred Fontville de Breanski emerged as a respected artist in his own right, building upon his inheritance while moving toward a more tonal and impressionistic interpretation of nature. This early canvas, housed in a richly carved period frame, stands as a powerful evocation of the Scottish landscape—untamed, luminous, and deeply rooted in the 19th-century British artistic imagination.
  • Creator:
    Alfred Fontville de Breanski (1877 - 1957)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    Victorian
  • Period:
    1880-1889
  • Condition:
    The painting is in original condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507316351852

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