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Fording the River Landscape British Master Nasmyth 19th century Oil Painting

Painting is signed “H. Gritten” in the lower center. Spectacular depiction of one of most picturesque town on the middle Rhein was painted in the mid-19th century by British artist Henry Gritten (1818 –1873) who traversed the world extensively in pursuit of capturing its beauty on canvas. This artwork with a magnificent combination of light, color and atmosphere of the story is a testament to his giftedness and talent. Careful attention to detail in the foreground, including human figures, a horseman, merchant ships with sailors, and architectural elements, brings the scene to life, thereby drawing the viewer into the subject depicted on the canvas. One cannot help but marvel at the way Gritten conveys depth and volume through his use of various shades and the subtle haze of perspective, creating a sense of distance and space that is captivating. The warm glow of the sunset on a hot sunny day further enhances the visual impact of the painting. This artwork invites the viewer to briefly travel back in time and appreciate all the beauty of a bygone era. Antique oil painting on “C.E. Clifford artists’ colourman” canvas, framed with nice original age carved wood frame of Black Forest type, signed. Size app.: 46 x 62 cm (roughly 18.1 x 24.4 in), frame is 59 x 73 cm (roughly 23.2 x 28.7 in). Very good well preserved ready to hang condition, age wear. Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 4 kg is going to measure 6 kg packed for shipment. Gritten was the son of a London painting dealer. He studied art and was on friendly terms with David Roberts and other leading artists of the period. He began exhibiting at the Royal Academy in 1835, and during the next 10 years 12 of his pictures were hung at its exhibitions. He was a more frequent exhibitor at the British Institution and had some of his pictures hung there between 1836 and 1848. In 1848 Gritten went to the United States in Brooklyn and exhibited at the American Art Union...

Signed bottom left Ture Axelsson Bosin (1894 - 1983), was a Swedish artist. The scene painted in this artwork transports the viewer to a serene and idyllic setting with a touch of romanticism. Vivid sunny summer day, captured by a combination of an interesting palette of colors and shades, undoubtedly demonstrates to us the skill and talent of painter. In the foreground, we see large picturesque trees, amidst which two elegant ladies are strolling and relaxing with their children and a small dog. In the distance, the building of the manor with its outbuildings can be seen. The artist's attention to detail and skillful use of bold brushstrokes and muted colors, combined with the play of light and shadow, gives the composition a sense of depth and volume. Antique oil painting on canvas, signed, framed. Size app.: 50 x 60.7 cm cm (roughly 19.7 x 23.9 in), frame 69 x 79 cm (roughly 27.2 x 31.1 in). Overall in good ready to hang condition, age wear, repairs to frame. Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 4.7 kg is going to measure 7 kg packed for shipment. Bosin was the son of Axel Bosin. He studied at the Technical School and Wilhelmson's School of Painting and went through the Academy of Arts where he studied with Olle Hjortzberg...

Interesting view of the Pool of London, an area known on the Thames near Tower Bridge where freight was loaded and unloaded from the earliest times of the City of London through the ...

This original and unique detailed landscape scene of a rural cottage by a stream is by the artist O. J. Clark, English School. Signed lower right, with the cottage scene dated ’85 and is over 100 years old. Clark was an English Landscape painter...