19th Century Paintings

Along the River Gilsoul Victor Brussels 1867 – 1943 Belgian Painter Signature: Signed bottom left Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: Image size 40 x 28,50 cm, frame size 52 x 41 cm Biography: Gilsoul Victor was born in Brussels on September 10, in 1867. He was a Belgian impressionist painter of landscapes, marines, harbour scenes, architectures, interiors, city and canal views, portraits and figures. He was also a watercolourist. Gilsoul studied at the Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts with the famed master teachers and artists François Courtens (1854 - 1895) and Louis Artan (1837 - 1890). In 1882 he won his first prize at the Academy and in 1884 debuted at the Brussels Salon. He studied also at the Brussels Academy of Fine Arts, where he won a prize (1885-1890). Gilsoul  was member of the group ‘Voorwaerts’ in 1891. He was awarded a silver medal at the Paris World Fair in 1900. In the same year, King Leopold II commissioned several compositions for his yacht “Alberta” and knighted him to the Order of King of the Belgians...

Beautiful, highly detailed original oil on canvas painting of a young maid stopping her work to read a book in the library room. The artist is the Belgian artist, Jean Daniel Stevens...

Well painted 19th-century portrait of Sir Charles Dickens. The original painting is in the National Gallery in London and I'm sure this piece would have been painted by a fan of the author who was also a very good artist as this piece is a very good copy of the original painting. There was a great fashion to paint copies of famous paintings during the 19th century and most of the world's most famous paintings have been copied many times. Often the artist who does the copy is very talented but usually anonymous With this piece, it's the only way to own an antique copy...

Plough Horses Watering Circle of Samuel Joseph Clark (1841 - 1928) British oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 27.5 x 35 inches canvas: 21 x 28 inches provenance: private collecti...

A Norwegian Fjord Kaufmann Karl Neuplachowitz 1843 – 1905 Vienna Austrian Painter Signature: Signed bottom right with pseudonym J. Holmstedt Medium: Oi...

A highly atmospheric painting with the sunlight beautifully rendered which filters through the leaves of the trees and the clouds.

Antoine Emile Plassan (1817-1903), a French painter of genre works, portraits and landscapes, was born in Bordeaux. He exhibited frequently at the Salon and was awarded medals in 185...

Up for sale is a beautiful antique oil painting on canvas by Scandinavian Artist F. SJOSTEDT The painting depicts a Still life composition. Signed and dated in the lower-left corner...

Very large oil on canvas 'Twilight on the River' by Sir Alfred East RA, RBA (1844 – 1913) Signed by the artist. 59" x 82" overall in frame. (Main Photo taken with spotlight) East wa...

A miniature Indo Persian Mughal Gouache painting on antique manuscript depicting Prince Salim enthroned, the future Jahangir, fourth Mughal emperor. the figure is presented, seated...

A stunning, showpiece example of William Henry Mander's painted in Rhys, North Wales. The size is unusual and perfect for a mantlepiece as a statement piece. Picture Size: 22 x 36" ...

19th century French oil painting of a lady and a parrot by Semenowsky French, 1891 Panel: Height 56cm, width 38cm Frame: Height 68cm, width 49.5cm, width 3cm This wonderful oil on p...

Original oil on mahogany wooden panel of a young gypsy woman in a colorful headdress and costume. Signed middle right and dated 1885, Brussels. Original inscription paper label vers...

Untitled Pair of Portraits, c. late 19th century Oil on canvas 20 x 16 in. Framed: 22 x 19 1/4 x 1 in. One painting initialed lower right Both inscribed verso on stretcher bar

This early 19th-century half-length portrait attributed to British artist George Clint ARA (1770-1854) depicts a young lady wearing a beautiful brown dress, bonnet decorated with small flowers, gold earrings and coral necklace. Clint was a distinguished painter and mezzotint engraver predominantly known for portraiture and dramatic scenes. Set before an evocative classically-inspired backdrop, she looks out from across the centuries with a composed demeanour. Adorned in the latest fashions, oversized ‘gigot’ sleeves, a delicately-poised bonnet, and a coral necklace for good luck. It’s a charming portrayal by a masterful hand. Born at Drury Lane, in the heart of London’s West End, George Clint was destined to lead an exuberant life amid the spectacle of theatreland. His father, Michael Clint, was a hairdresser during a time of “hair pomatum, whalebone, wire, lace gauze, and feathers” - so young George would have encountered a variety of ‘characters’ during his childhood. But despite these elevated surroundings, he soon discovered the darker side of London when thrust into the world of employment. Apprenticed initially as a fishmonger, he trained under a ferocious master who was known to beat him. The hours were unsocial, the conditions rank, and the work was brutal. He soon quit but subsequently found himself toiling for a corrupt attorney who demanded he undertake unscrupulous acts on his behalf. Seeking a less volatile role, he turned next to house painting, at which he excelled. Commissioned, among other projects, to paint the stones of the arches in the nave of Westminster Abbey. Aside from an incident whereby he almost fell from the second story of a building, all was going well. Following his marriage in 1792 to Sarah Coxhead, a farmer’s daughter, he began work in earnest as a painter of miniatures, determined to forge a career. Robert William Buss’ memoir celebrates Clint’s success as a miniaturist, stating that “great manual excellence was united with that chaste, delicate feeling for female beauty which characterised all Mr. Clint's portraits of ladies.” Until this point, it appears he was predominantly self-taught, presumably constrained by a lack of finances. But from hereon in, his industrious nature coupled with several fortunate encounters, led to him developing an enviable talent for both painting and engraving. During the early 19th-century, the acquaintances one kept could make or break your fortunes and perhaps acutely aware of this, Clint’s ‘society’ was an ever-evolving circle of influential personalities. He was “initiated into the mysteries of engraving” by Edward Bell (act.1794-1819) and produced numerous works after the foremost artists, such as George Stubbs, John Hoppner, and Thomas Lawrence. Following a commission from Lawrence, he struck up a long-term friendship. Admired for his skill as a mezzotint engraver, he sought next to hone his technique in oils and, as with many aspiring portraitists, his first work in this respect was a depiction of his beloved wife. The pair were both delighted with it, yet over time Clint began to doubt himself and sought the validation of a superior hand - that of Sir William Beechey (1753-1839). However, paralysed with insecurity, he couldn’t face the potential criticism, so his wife took it instead - “with a child under one arm and the portrait in the other”. The result was immeasurably more positive than he’d envisaged and he became closely associated with Beechey until his death in 1839. Numerous commissions followed from the landed gentry including Lord Egremont, Lord Spencer, and Lord Essex. But also from the theatrical community who would fill his studio at 83 Gower Street, Bloomsbury. His connections within the world of acting led to notable works such as ‘Malvolio and Sir Toby’ (from William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Act II, Scene iii)’ and ‘Harriet Smithson as Miss Dorillon, in Wives as They Were, and Maids as They Are’. While his efforts in mezzotint included several contributions to JMW Turner’s Liber Studiorum. As a measure of his success, Clint was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy in 1821 - a position he later relinquished for personal reasons. Today, he’s represented in numerous public collections including at The British Museum, Harvard Art Museums, The Met, V&A, Yale Center for British Art, and the National Portrait Gallery. “The respect in which he was held, not only by his brother artists, but by an immense number of eminent men in various professions, and others of the highest rank, was the result of a rare combination of talent, candour, suavity of manner, and integrity of purpose”. [Obituary, 1854]. Housed in a period gilt frame, which is probably original. Learn more about George Clint ARA in our directory. Labels & Inscriptions: Supplier’s stencil from Rowney & Forster. The National Portrait Gallery holds a database of supplier’s stencils over the decades. The one here is also presented on two other works by George Clint. ‘Falstaff’s Assignation with Mrs Ford...

Guillaume Seignac 1870-1924 French Mutine Signed “G. Seignac” (lower right) Oil on canvas A mischievous maiden dominates this garden scene by French Academic artist Guillaume S...

Oil on canvas painting by the American artist, Edmund Darch Lewis. Signed lower right and dated, 1891. Several small punctures which will be professionaly restored. Old reline of ca...

Francisco INGLADA Barcelona, 1850 - 1903 Oil on canvas 56 x 43 cm (74 x 62 cm with frame) Signed top left "Inglada" Very good condition (only a small restoration not visible on the ...

Antique Orientalist Painting of Cairo, Egypt by Anton 'Tony' Binder (1868-1944), Oil on Panel, circa 1895. The painting depicting a villag...

Impressionist landscape along the French Riviera probably from Agay, France, c. 1922 captures the light in this beautiful region showing the nuances of the landscape Bears Signature...

Henry George Keller (American, 1869–1949) Shepherdess with Sheep and Dog, Munich, 1891 Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower left 19 x 24 inches 25 x 30 inches, framed Keller, a lead...

Artist/ School: Kathleen Crow (British, contemporary), signed with monogram Title: The Secret Garden Path Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Canvas : 20...

Well painted late 19th-century German genre painting. Often painted in the Munich area of Germany these highly desirable antique paintings are always of t...

19th century English Antique Horse racing scene in a landscape with Jockey up. Wonderful and very well painted English Horse Racing scene. Simil...

Henri Bénard French, 1860-1927 A Love Letter By the Sea Oil on Canvas 19 ¾ by 24 in, w/ frame 26 by 30 in Signed Henri Bénard lower left

GENTY Emmanuel (1830-1904) Portrait of an Elegant Lady Oil on canvas signed low right and dated 1897 Old Frame regilded with gold leaves Dim canvas : 100 x 81 cm Dim frame : 120 x 10...

The golden-red glow of the autumnal sun illuminates this countryside scene by British painter John Atkinson Grimshaw. Showcasing the celebrated painter’s mastery of light and atmosph...

Joséphine Henriette, known as Jenny des ROYS d’ESCHANDELYS, born HOCHE (Thionville, 1796 – Paris, 1867) Neoclassical landscape Oil on canvas Signed lower left 20 x 30.5 cm 1821 Th...

19th-Century Landscape Painting – Serene Mountain Lake Scene Artist: Unidentified Period: 19th Century Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: Framed: 31 x 35 cm ...

John Atkinson Grimshaw 1836 - 1893 Looking across Buttermere Oil on canvas, signed & dated '1868' lower right Image size: 13 ½ x 20 ½ inches (34.2 x 50.5 cm) Hand made gilt frame This work is dated 1868 making it one of his early works, painted during the same period as Grimshaw's other Lake District paintings...

Pierre Carrier-Belleuse (1851-1932) Jeune femme ajustant son corset 1893 pastel on canvas 133.4 x 92.7 cm signed and dated 'Pierre Carrier-Belleuse 1893' (upper right) Price: £34,00...

A spectacular 19th century oil painting depicting figures outside a stone and thatched dwelling, washing clothes with a mangle. The attractive landscape scene has been well presented in a large ornate...

The Harvest English School, late 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 28 x 38 inches canvas: 20 x 30 inches provenance: private collection, Suffolk, England condition: very goo...

"Poppies in the Forest," painted by Willard Metcalf, is a vibrant and captivating depiction of nature's splendor. Metcalf, a prominent American artist associated with the Impressioni...

Henry Alken junior, 1810 - 1894 First son of Henry senior, born Ipswich. Signed. Provenance: Ackermann Original oil on panel 0 x 8 inches. Frame size 13 x 10 inches. All of the i...

Christ with closed eyes. Oil on canvas 19th century. Monogram or red stamp at the bottom left. Cut canvas, without frame. Old relining. Old restorations. A hole at the bottom left. S...

Alexandre François LOISEL (Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1783 - Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1865) Road from Subiaco to Tivoli Oil on canvas Signed and dated lower right 50 x 60 cm 1836 Son of a renti...

Depicts a sunny summer day in the Alps with figures of fishermen and working lumberjacks processing logs with a water-powered sawmill located on the bank of a turbulent mountain rive...

A fine landscape with sheep and cattle by American artist George Loring Brown (1814-1889). Brown was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and was apprenticed to wood engravers and illustr...

The Martyrdom of Saint Ignatius of Antioch in the Circus during the Celebrations for Emperor Trajan - Russian School of the Mid-19th Century Signed on the lower right. TITOV? Dated 1...

"Walking Among the Backyard" is a mesmerizing antique oil painting on canvas that transports viewers to the elegant world of 18th-century Europe. The artwork depicts a European lady ...

Woman in a Field (title unknown) Oil on canvas, 1894 Signed and dated 1894, lower right corner Unframed A major exhibition work by this American Expatriate painter. Further research ...

Artist/ School: Andrew Adie Dalgleish (Scottish active 1880-1904), signed and titled verso Title: Winter, Ayrshire Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 28.5 x 22 inches Canvas: ...

Gorgeous nocturnal period oil painting landscape of a cabin in the San Rafael, California countryside surrounded by the blue mountains of Mt Tamalpais by Abbie (Adelaide) Crocker (American b-1834-1909), c.1886. Faint signature on verso in lead pencil. Unframed. Image, 18"H x 26"W. An early and significant Oakland artist whom studied with Thaddeus Welch...

A fine & important, large 19th century oil on canvas Orientalist painting by the talented painter Clarence Henry Roe, (1850-1909), the painting depicting the historic city of Palmyra...

This lovely Victorian landscape oil painting on canvas is by noted exhibited British artist John Horace Hooper. Hooper was particularly known for his landscapes and was fond of the s...

Vincent COURDOUAN (Attributed to) Toulon, 1810 - Toulon, 1893 Oil on canvas 92 x 62 cm (98 x 68 cm with the frame) Vincent Courdouan from Toulon is considered the chief of the Prov...

Joseph BEAUME (Marseille, 1796 – Paris, 1885) Souvenir from Italy: pifferaro playing the zampogna with the family Oil on canvas Signed lower left 73.5 x 60 cm Provenance: probably...

Signed post impressionist landscape oil on canvas by French painter Henri Le Sidaner. This stunning piece depicts two fishing boats moored in a fishing village at sunset. The last l...

Gorgeous tonalist oil painting woman walking in field by pond with home in background by Willis Seaver Adams (American, 1844-1921), circa 1880. Trees and an amazing sky in the background add depth and interest to this beautiful piece. Signed "W. S. Adams" lower right corner. Condition: Previous restoration includes relining of canvas. Frame is vintage gilt molded and wood frame and shows previous repair of molding losses. Image size: 20"H x 24"W. Auctions records for the artist exceed $6,000. Willis Seaver Adams was known for his landscapes of the Connecticut River Valley. A relative recluse for much of his artistic life, his loneliness can be seen in much of his works. Oil miniatures were the focus for almost all of his later works. He is credited with over 425 oils, watercolors, and drawings. Willis Seaver was born in 1844 on a farm in Suffield, near the Connecticut River. He intermittently attended the Suffield Academy, and always wanted to be a painter. A wealthy doctor became his patron, and financed his studies in 1868 at the Royal Academy in Antwerp. When the doctor passed away, Adams returned home and struggled to make a living painting. After working for a photographer for three years, he opened his own studio. Adams helped organize Cleveland's first watercolor exhibit in 1876. Soon thereafter, he completed a portrait of Rutherford B. Hayes, then governor of Ohio, prior to his becoming President of the United States. This portrait enhanced Adams notoriety. In 1878, Adams traveled to Italy where he opened a studio in Venice, and became friendly with neighbor James Whistler. Prior to returning to Springfield, Adams lived in Florence, Italy for three years. He returned to became an instructor for the Springfield Art Association, and began to exhibit his works at the galleries of James D. Gill. His first one-man exhibit was held there in 1894. Other successful exhibitions took place in Chicago, New York, and Boston. Although his works garnered respectable prices and reflected his success, Adams felt he was due more recognition. In 1906, he moved to Greenfield, Massachusetts and converted a barn into a studio. There, he fell into relative obscurity, accompanied mainly by his dog, Collie. In 1921, Adams passed away. Examples of Willis Adams works can be seen at the Kent Memorial Library, the Wadsworth Atheneum, and the Suffield Academy. Several Suffield residents are thought to own Adams paintings.

Pair of romantic Bavarian paintings is an old master artwork realized in 1889 by the master Karl Adolf Wilhelm Chelius (1856-1923). Mixed colored oil panting on...

Oil on canvas Canvas size: 21 x 17 inches Signed lower right

John Stewart was a Scottish painter of rustic subjects and landscapes. HE exhibited 20 works at the Suffolk Street Exhibition location in London and 4 wor...

Paul ROSSERT (1851-1918) Femme au bord de l'eau Oil on canvas Dimensions: 38 x 55 cm Signed lower left Provenance: - Private collection, Barbizon - Galerie Mancheron, Paris Painting...

The Half Way Hotel English artist, late 19th century (double sided painting with a hunting scene to the reverse). oil painting on board, unframed board: 13 x 10.75 inches provenance...

Artist/School: 19th Century English School Title: Milking on a riverbank with church beyond Medium: oil on canvas, framed Size: 19 x 23 ...

Signed impressionist landscape oil on canvas by French painter Jean Baptiste Armand Guillaumin. The work depicts barges moored on the b...

Victorian 19th-century portrait of a seated English Flower Seller. This is a very pretty classic English Victorian Genre painting. The style ...