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Edgar LongstaffeAntique 19th century English Landscape of Children playing by a Lake or Lochcirca 1890
circa 1890
$4,950
£3,779.30
€4,366.95
CA$6,948.86
A$7,745.23
CHF 4,063.66
MX$94,581.91
NOK 51,454.74
SEK 48,632.55
DKK 32,592.46
About the Item
Edgar Longstaffe (1852–1933)
Children Playing by a Lakeside landscape , oil on canvas, circa 1890
This serene and luminous landscape by Edgar Longstaffe, painted circa 1890, captures the gentle beauty of the English or Scottish lakeside with a nostalgic, almost lyrical touch. Known for his romantic depictions of the British countryside, Longstaffe was a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy and a contributor to the Victorian art calendar publishers, whose images often celebrated the idyllic rural life of the late 19th century.
In this composition, two children wander along a sun-dappled woodland path, flanked by great moss-covered rocks and softened by autumnal foliage. The stillness of the lake lies beyond, shimmering in roseate light beneath a veil of morning mist. Towering mountains rise in the distance, rendered in subtle gradations of violet and mauve, evoking the poetic grandeur of the Lake District or the Highlands. A meandering stream, captured with fine precision, guides the viewer’s eye into the scene, suggesting movement and the quiet passing of time.
Longstaffe had an instinctive ability to combine topographical accuracy with pastoral romanticism. His technique is refined yet unforced: finely observed vegetation, diffused light, and a gentle palette coalesce into a composition both restful and evocative. The presence of children, placed with care but not sentimentality, adds a human element that enhances rather than distracts from the natural majesty of the setting.
This work is a quintessential example of Longstaffe’s oeuvre—an artwork that reflects the Victorian ideal of harmony between man and nature. It offers collectors not only a piece of historic charm but a timeless celebration of peace, simplicity, and the enduring appeal of the British landscape tradition.
Monogrammed bottom left in red, E.L, the artists mark
- Creator:Edgar Longstaffe (1849 - 1912, British)
- Creation Year:circa 1890
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)
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- Condition:The painting is in good original condition.
- Gallery Location:Woodbury, CT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU507316380032
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