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Edward Hargitt (1835-1895)
Antique Oil Highland Cattle Scottish Moor beneath Grey Moody Dramatic Skies

19th Century

About the Item

Highland Cattle Grazing on a Scottish Moor beneath Dramatic Skies by Edward Hargitt (British, 1835–1895) Signed. Framed: 19.5 × 25 inches Canvas: 12 × 18 inches Medium: Oil on canvas. Provenance: Private Collection, Cotswolds, England Accompanied by the original 2008 restoration invoice from George Jack & Co., Picture Restorers. Condition: Very good condition. The painting has been professionally conserved and lined by George Jack & Co. in 2008 and is presented in an attractive gilt frame. Description: A beautifully atmospheric Scottish landscape by the renowned British artist Edward Hargitt (1835-1895), depicting a small herd of Highland cattle grazing peacefully across an expansive moor beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky. The composition captures the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands with remarkable sensitivity. Richly coloured Highland cattle are scattered naturally across the open moorland, while a gently winding burn leads the eye through the landscape towards distant rolling hills. Above, towering storm clouds are broken by fleeting patches of blue sky, creating a superb interplay of light and shadow that lends the painting exceptional depth and atmosphere. Edward Hargitt was celebrated for his landscapes and studies of Highland cattle, and this work is an excellent example of his ability to combine careful observation with an accomplished understanding of light, weather and the distinctive character of the Scottish countryside. His paintings remain highly regarded by collectors of Victorian British landscapes and Scottish sporting art. Adding further appeal, the painting is accompanied by its original 2008 conservation invoice from the respected restorers George Jack & Co., documenting the professional lining and conservation of the canvas, providing reassuring provenance and conservation history. A fine example of nineteenth-century Scottish landscape painting, this work would make an excellent addition to any collection of British art, Scottish sporting pictures or traditional country house interiors. For any further information, please do contact us with any questions you may have. Thank you.
  • Creator:
    Edward Hargitt (1835-1895) (1835 - 1895, Scottish)
  • Creation Year:
    19th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)
  • Medium:
    Oil,Canvas
  • Movement & Style:
    Victorian
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509318374722