1880s Art

This small oil study by Frants Henningsen is striking in its simplicity and immediacy. A single cattle dominates the foreground, resting in the grass with a sense of physical weight ...

Charles Stuart (Scottish, 19th century) Highland Loch Landscape with Mountain Beyond Signed lower left, circa 1880 Oil on wooden panel Presented in its original giltwood frame A fin...

A fine large signed and dated 1882 portrait of a gentleman with a cigar, by French artist Ernest Constant Simon. Superb quality depiction of the gentleman wearing a dark suit, crisp...

Signed upper left, 'G. Rochegrosse' for George Rochegrosse (French, 1859-1938) and dated 1881. Framed dimensions: 15.5 H x 1.5 D x 13.5 W inches A finely-painted figural oil showin...

Antique oil on wood portrait of a woman by Belgium artist, Eugine Smits 1800s. This delightful painting in its rich and powerful tones and scultured impressionist paint layers is ve...

Artwork signed by the artist. Sold with frame (101 x 140 cm) Jakob Wagner (1861–1915) was a Swiss painter known for his serene landscapes, tranquil waterscapes, and evocative scene...

French School 19th Century Portrait of a man dated "aout 1880" (august 1880) and perhaps initials on the lower right Oil on canvas transfered on cardboard panel 49 x 36 cm In good co...

A beautiful signed and dated 1887 French oil on canvas depicting caught fish in an interior, by Alexandre Courtines. Excellent quality depiction of several different species of fish...

Medium: original etching. This impression on laid paper was printed in 1880 for Philip Gilbert Hamerton's very scarce "Etching and Etchers". Plate size: 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 inches (237 x 1...

The Shipwreck English School, indistinctly signed dated 1884 oil on canvas, framed framed: 29.5 x 48 inches canvas : 26 x 44.5 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: v...

This evocative late 19th-century landscape painting by Scottish artist James Campbell Noble (1846-1913) captures a quiet rural pastoral scene at dusk. From our viewpoint across a st...

Very well Victorian still life of fruit by the renowned botanical artist, Oliver Clare. Signed by the artist lower right. Circa 1880. Condition is very good. The painting is housed i...

⏩Into the Wild⏪ This work blends playful portraiture with an experimental mixed-media approach. At first glance, the image of a dachshund bright-eyed, with an inquisitive head tilti...

Gustaf Theodor Wallén (1860–1948) Swedish  Afternoon Mood, c. 1886-1887 oil on canvas signed G.T.Wallén unframed 100 x 150 cm (39 ⅜ x 59 in) framed 130 x 180 cm (51 ⅛ x 70 ⅞ in) ...

Antique English landscape oil painting attributed to Henry Turner Munns (1832 - 1898). Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 35 by 44 inches overall, and 29 by 38 painting alone....

This evocative antique still life presents a quiet arrangement of white roses, delicately rendered in oil on canvas and set against a warm, atmospheric ground. The composition center...

A beautiful oil painting on canvas from the second half of the 19th century. It depicts a church interior with rare intensity. The attention to detail, the quality of the brushwork, ...

Dog Portrait of a Grand Vendéen Hunting Dog Jules Chardigny (1842-1892) Circa 1870 Oil on panel Signed upper left 8 x 5 1/2 (13 3/4 x 11 1/2 frame) inches Jules Chardigny was born...

Late 19th Century Upstate New York Oil Painting Landscape by Frances B. Clark Moody rural Hudson River School style painting of Upstate ...

“Guitar Player in Recife, Brazil, 1886” by Ferdinand Piereck (1844-1925) An extremely rare 19th century painting of a Brazilian guitarist by Austrian-Brazilian artist Ferdinand Pier...

A late 19th century, American School seascape showing a lyrical view of sunlit waves flowing in towards a rocky beach. The unknown artist shows exceptionally sensitive handling of li...

A beautiful signed and dated 1880 oil on canvas portrait of a terrier sitting on a chair, by Rupert Arthur Dent. Excellent quality work by this noted Victorian animal painter. Signe...

Original etching and drypoint on wove paper. This is the third version and the second edition printed in 1921 of Le Chapeau Epingle. Condition is very good...

William Young (British, late 19th century) Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon Oil on canvas, signed lower right Circa 1890 This beaut...

Paul Lecomte (1842-1920) The Tree by the riverbank signed lower left watercolor on paper 33 x 50 cm framed 37 x 54 cm The tree and the river: Paul Lecomte had a particular fondn...

Henri Biva (1848-1929) "Still Life at Chinese Vase," large watercolor on paper applied to board signed lower right. Henri Biva (Paris, January 23, 1848 - Paris, February 2, 1929) ...

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.

Late 19th century English landscape by Edwin Buttery. This exquisite late Victorian English landscape by Edwin Buttery is a masterful example of the period’s romanticized appreciatio...

Charles Day Hunt From Nature, Adirondacks, circa 1880 Signed lower right; signed and titled on the reverse Oil on canvas 10 x 8 inches Provenance Linda Peet, Glen Head, New York C...

Antique American impressionist oil painting by Frederick Stuart Church (1842 - 1924). Gouache and watercolor on board. Framed. Measuring: 17 by 23 inches overall, and 10 by 16 painti...

Vintage American realist barn scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY collection. Measuring: 25 by 29 inches overall. Handsomely framed i...

Signed and dated K. W. Newhall 1881, this luminous seascape by American painter Kate White Newhall (1840–1917) captures a dramatic coastal scene at sunset with refined academic techn...

Carl Johansson's "Summer Landscape with Road" is an exquisite landscape that encapsulates the serene beauty of the Swedish countryside. Painted in 1889, the same year Johansson showcased his work at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, one can't help but wonder if this very painting was among those displayed at the fair. "Summer Landscape with Road" offers a glimpse into the idyllic Swedish countryside through its masterful depiction. The scene is bathed in the distinctive light of the sun positioned at 30 degrees north-northwest, a unique aspect of Johansson's artworks. The viewer's eye is drawn along a winding dirt road that meanders through a tranquil pastoral landscape. Birch trees, with their white bark and tender green leaves, stand tall and sway gently, marking the passage toward a distant homestead nestled beside a calm lake. The rustic wooden fences and the clear sky, dotted with soft, billowing clouds, evoke a sense of peaceful solitude. Johansson's meticulous attention to detail and colour is evident in every brushstroke, from the lush greenery to the soft, earthy path leading to the horizon. The artist's signature use of light not only highlights the natural beauty of the North but also enhances the sense of depth and realism in the painting. Johansson's early works, such as this one, are exceedingly rare, making "Summer Landscape with Road" not only a visual delight but also a collector's gem. The painting's magnificent gold frame enhances the bright, vivid colours of the small-format artwork, creating an impactful presence. Carl Johansson's blue impressionistic depictions of Northern Sweden earned him the nickname "Ultramarine Johansson", and his paintings are celebrated in prestigious collections, including the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Kalmar Art Museum, and the municipality of Hudiksvall. oil on canvas signed and dated Carl Johansson . 89 . unframed 27 x 39 cm framed 41,5 x 53 cm Provenance: The previous owner bought it in 1988 at Åmells Stockholm...

Of Germanic descent, the painter Jean Krillé was born in 1923 in Switzerland. His father, writer and poet, oriented him towards art and culture. From the age of 16, he enrolled at th...

Edouard Jacques Dufeu, born in Marseille on March 27, 1836, and died in Grasse on December 1, 1900, is a French painter and engraver.Hailing from a family originally from Egypt, Dufe...

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...

French School 19 th Century Portrait of a young man Signed (signature not deciphered) on the lower right Pencil, black chalk and heightenings of white and red chalks on paper Oval vi...

Wonderful John Joseph Enneking painting, iconic view of his The Summer House at Hyde Park. 10" * 14" oil on canvas by one of the fathers of American Impressionism. Signed Enneking lo...

Beautiful late 19th-century watercolor landscape in the style of Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929), by an unknown 19th-century artist. This small watercolor...

19th Century Original Oil Cascade of Peaches on Branch Still Life Elegant still life of peaches on the branch, painted in a restrained palette of soft greens and warm ochres by unkn...

William Henry Williamson (British, fl. mid to late 19th Century) Fishing Boats off the English Coast Oil on canvas, signed lower left Circa 1870–80 Presented in a period gilt frame ...

A rare 19th-century oil by the aristocratic painter and distinguished collector, Count Charles Gaston Esmangart de Bournonville de Saint-Maurice. It depicts an equestrian gathering ...

Medium: original etching. This impression on Arches laid paper printed in 1880 for Philip Gilbert Hamerton's very scarce "Etching and Etchers". Plate size: 8 x 5 inches (200 x 127 mm...

Ya es Hora. is a black and White aquatint, drypoint and etching printed in blue-black ink on laid paper from Caprichos realized after Francisco Goya in 1881-1886. 6th Edition.Very g...

Pastoral Landscape by Eduard Gotzelmann (1890 - 1903) Austrian signed lower left and dated 1887 oil on cavas, framed framed: 37 x 31 inches canvas: 31 x 24.75 inches Provenance: priv...

This exquisite painting by renowned Victorian English artist Oliver Clare beautifully captures a vibrant still life of fruit on a mossy bank. The composition is a testament to Clar...

Was she a gift to the Sultan, deliciously bejeweled and enrobed in the finest embroidered silks? By this time, resigned to her fate, the once Christian Circassian girl would have bee...

Study of a Manchester Terrier or a Dwarf Pinscher Jules Chardigny (1842-1892) Circa 1860s Oil on panel Signed upper left 6 x 4 1/2 (12 x 10 1/2 frame) inches The similarities betwe...

A fine small river landscape "Silverån" painted "en plein air" by Elias Erdtman, (1862-1945). Signed E. Erdtman and dated 1883. Oil on canvas mounted on board. This is a rare work fr...

Walter Elmer Schofield Sketch, circa 1880s Oil on panel 12 x 14 inches Walter Elmer Schofield is regarded as a leader of the Philadelphia Impressionists and central to the broader ...

Medium: original etching. This impression was printed in 1888 for the "Ten Original Etchings by the Best American Artists" portfolio and published by Estes and Lauriat. Image size: 1...

Dimensions with frame: 25 x 31 x 4,5 cm Signed "Buono Napoli 1889" in lower left corner. This evocative harbor scene depicts the lively waterfront of Naples, capturing the city’s close relationship with the sea. Warm-toned buildings line the shoreline, their facades reflected in the gently rippling water, while a sailboat glides calmly across the harbor, anchoring the composition in a distinctly maritime atmosphere. Figures bathing and moving in the foreground introduce a sense of daily life and human presence, reinforcing the authenticity and intimacy of this Neapolitan coastal setting. The artist’s confident yet sensitive brushwork allows light and reflection to animate the surface of the water, creating a harmonious dialogue between architecture, figures, and sea. The palette of soft blues, earthy reds, and sunlit ochres evokes the Mediterranean climate and character of Naples, conveying both warmth and tranquility. This painting offers a timeless vision of harbor life in southern Italy, balancing architectural structure with fluid, atmospheric elements. A refined and atmospheric work, ideal for collectors of European harbor scenes, Mediterranean landscapes, and traditional maritime paintings. Naples harbor painting, Neapolitan harbor scene, European harbor painting...

This light flooded oil on canvas by Jules Rocault is a tender departure from the artist’s well-known satirical works. While Rocault made his name in the sharp-witted journals of Pari...

Medium: original etching. This impression was published in Boston in 1887 by Estes and Lauriat for the "Nature and Art" portfolio and is printed on cream laid paper. Size: 4 3/4 x 6 ...

Here for your consideration is a wonderful large panoramic original oil painting by the well known American artist, Charles Wilson Knapp. Signed lower right. Circa 1880. Condition...

Original etching and drypoint on wove paper. This is the third version and the second edition printed in 1921 of Le Chapeau Epingle. Condition is very good...

Medium: original etching. This impression on wove paper was printed in 1885 for the Sylvester R. Koehler portfolio of etchings and published by Cassell & Company. Plate size: 4 1/2 x...

Victorian English Landscape, Haymaking near Hazlemere, Surrey A Victorian English harvesting landscape by John Seymour Adams captures the essence of a bygone era, offering more than...

Chasing the Rat! by Frank Cassell (British 1862-1908) oil on canvas, framed framed: 14.75 x 19.75 inches canvas : 12 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very go...

Hermann Prell (1854 Leipzig - 1922 Dresden-Loschwitz). Half-length portrait of a Pharisee, 1885. Sketch for the right-hand figure in the painting Judas Iscariot, 1886. Pencil drawing heightened with opaque white and black chalk on beige-grey wove paper (papier vélin), 34 x 27.8 cm (visible size), 52 x 45 cm (mount), signed, dated and inscribed "H. PRELL 1885 zu 'Judas'". Minor browning, collection stamp on the reverse. - In the shadow of betrayal - About the artwork This painting is the sketch for the head of the Pharisee offering the coins to Judas in one of Herrmann Prell's major works, the painting Betrayal of Judas, completed in 1886. The painting belongs to the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden and is illustrated in Adolf Rosenberg: Prell, Bielefeld and Leipzig 1901, p. 21 (Fig. 19). It is especially highlighted in Thieme-Becker (vol. 27, p. 376). Hermann Prell, Betrayal of Judas, 1886 The monumental head, which fills the picture and is distinguished by its ornamented robe, is almost a lost profile, which in the executed painting is justified by the Pharisee's turning towards Judas. Despite the fact that the sitter withdraws from the viewer by turning away, it was necessary to artistically elaborate the motivation for the purchase of one of Christ's disciples, which is why the drawing focuses on the expression of the face, while the 'accessories' are treated in a more summary manner. In characterising the face, Hermann Prell performs a balancing act: since the Pharisee, despite his destructive actions, is an actor in the history of salvation, the head must show a dignity appropriate to the event, but at the same time the physiognomy must also bear witness to the scheming attitude that led to the betrayal. To solve this dilemma, Prell draws on the traditional depictions of the heads of the apostles, shading the face to indicate the obdurate darkness of the spirit and moving the base of the nose slightly upwards while the mouth falls away, thus giving a physiognomic expression to the motivation of the action. The fatal drama of the betrayal is expressed in the monumentalisation of the head and in the thunderous white highlights that contrast with the darkness of the chalk. As a study, considered by the artist to be a work in itself, this drawing reveals the pictorial problems and brainstorming of monumental painting. About the artist In 1872 Prell, who was one of the most important exponents of monumental painting of his time, began studying painting with Theodor Grosse at the Dresden Academy of Art and continued with Carl Gussow at the Berlin Academy in 1876. Hans von Marées taught him in Rome in 1878. More influential on his work, however, were Arnold Böcklin and Max Klinger, with whom Prell had been friends since his student days and with whom he worked together on several occasions. Prell's first major work, which established his reputation as a monumental painter, were the frescoes in the banqueting hall of the Architektenhaus in Berlin in 1881/82, commissioned by the state and depicting the different periods of architecture. Prell then went to Italy for two years to study fresco painting. Other major commissions followed. These included monumental frescoes in the town halls of Worms (1884), Hildesheim (1882-92), Gdansk (1895) and Dresden, the staircase of the Silesian Museum of Fine Arts in Breslau (1893/94), the throne room of the German Embassy in Rome (1896-99) and the staircase of the Albertinum in Dresden (1900-1904). From 1886 Prell taught at the academy of arts in Berlin and in 1892 he was appointed professor at the academy of arts in Dresden. His students included Osmar Schindler and Hans Unger...