Widely regarded as one of England’s most accomplished landscape artists, British painter Alfred de Breanski Sr. is known by collectors for his realistic depictions of the rugged, isolated beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Welsh mountains.
Born in 1852 in Greenwich, England, de Breanksi grew up in an artistic family. His elder brother was the noted seascape painter Gustave de Breanski and his younger sister Julie trained as an artist.
Many of de Breanksi’s paintings feature animals such as sheep and cattle, which he painted grazing along the grassy banks of the River Thames or in the undulating fields of Wales and Scotland. He was influenced by the likes of renowned British painter John Constable, making similar use of texture, light and color in his landscape paintings.
De Breanski debuted his works at the Royal Academy in London in 1872, where he continued to exhibit until 1918. He also showcased at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the Royal Cambrian Academy in Wales.
In 1873, de Breanski married Welsh painter Annie Roberts, and together they had seven children. Two of their children — Alfred de Breanski Jr. and Arthur de Breanski — would follow their parents’ footsteps and become artists. In 1880, de Breanksi became a Freeman of the City of London, and in 1928, he died in London.
Today, de Breanski’s paintings can be seen in museums and galleries throughout Britain, including at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne, the Southampton City Art Gallery and the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery in Brighton and Hove.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Alfred de Breanski Sr. paintings.
Victorian Landscape Oil of Highland Cattle watering at Dovedale, Peak District
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Landscape painting of Cattle watering at Dovedale in the Peak District England by one of the best known painters Alfred De Breanski Senior. Alfred de Breanski Snr...
Oil
$2,750
H 30 in W 26 in D 1.5 in
'River Birch' by James Cobb, Framed 20" x 16" Oil on Canvas Painting, 2020
By Jim Cobb
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 19.875" x 16" oil painting on canvas by Oklahoma-based artist James Cobb depicts a strand of river birch trees in freshly fallen snow. at the he...
Canvas, Oil
$8,500
H 38 in W 36 in D 4 in
'Early Morning River Landscape, ' by Harry L. Hoffman, Oil on Canvas Painting
By Harry L. Hoffman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 30" x 32" oil painting on canvas by the American Impressionist painter Harry Leslie Hoffman (b. 1871, d. 1964) depicts a calm, purple-toned waterscape and a semi-open sky. Light...
Canvas, Oil
$5,192
H 24.61 in W 20.95 in D 0.4 in
India Oil on Board Modern 1967 Signed H Lall Impressionist Bombay Progressives
Located in Norfolk, GB
Harkrishan Lall (1921 - 2000) Untitled Oil on board, 1967 Board size: 51 x 40.5 cm Frame Size: 62.5 x 53.2 cm Signed bottom right and dated 67 In original frame Provenance: Priva...
Oil, Board
$5,000
H 24.25 in W 30.25 in D 3.5 in
"Historic Sailing Ship" by Unknown Artist; Oil on Linen, c. 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 24.25" x 30.25" x 3.5" oil on linen painting by an unknown artist depicts a sailing ship on open water. The 19th century-style ship has large, billowing waves that catch the sea...
Linen, Oil
$3,000
H 36.5 in W 46.75 in D 4 in
Untitled Landscape by Alfred Schlugg; Framed, 36.5" x 46.75" x 4"; Greens, Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 36.5" x 46.75" oil painting on canvas by artist Alfred Schlugg depicts a large, lush forest scene. The composition and use of color, alongside the realist technique, is r...
Canvas, Oil
$2,000
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 3 in
'Jossing Fjord' by Norman Harper, Framed Oil on Canvas, c. 20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 32" x 32.75" x 3" oil painting on canvas by Scottish artist Norman Harper depicts a serene mountain valley with a body of water at its center. Towering mountains frame a dramati...
Canvas, Oil
$1,800
H 22 in W 20.5 in D 1.25 in
'River Landscape' by Ludwig Knaus; Framed 22" x 20.5" Oil on Board, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 20.5" x 22" river landscape by German artist Ludwig Knaus features a mature tree stretching out over a calm body of water on a clear day. Knaus portrays sunlight and shad...
Oil, Board
$4,372
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 0.6 in
Abstract Painting Oil on Canvas British Artist Blue Orange Yellow Signed 2015
Located in Norfolk, GB
A contemporary painting by British Artist Alec Cumming. Alec Cumming 'Splash" 70cm x 69cm - canvas 2015 Signed and dated verso with a Gallery for Art 1821 A contemporary oil on c...
Canvas, Oil
$4,365
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 0.6 in
Abstract Painting Oil on Canvas British Artist Blue Red Yellow Signed Dated 2014
Located in Norfolk, GB
A contemporary painting by British Artist Alec Cumming. Alec Cumming 'Through the Nights that have Gone' 76cm x 71cm - canvas 2014 Signed and dated verso with a Gallery for Art 18...
Canvas, Oil
$2,000
H 18 in W 22 in
'New Mexico Mission' by James Cobb, Framed Oil Painting on Canvas, 2019
By James Cobb
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
James Cobb's oil painting on canvas, 'New Mexico Mission', reflects on his time spent in the area as he has historically worked in both Norman, Oklahoma and New Mexico. His works are...
Canvas, Oil
$5,388
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 1.58 in
Snow Receding - Victor Egorov, Russian, Landscape, Snow, Woodland, Season, birch
By Victor Egorov
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Receding Snow is an original oil onto canvas by Russian painter Victor Egorov. It depicts the turning of seasons as Egorov details the receding snow from...
Oil
$2,000
H 23.5 in W 17.5 in
"Oklahoma Sky" by Eve Cornejo, Oil Painting on Canvas; Vibrant Pinks, Blues
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
"Oklahoma's skies are incredibly vivid, full of color and drama, and they've always fascinated me," says Russian-American artist Eve Cornejo. In 'Oklahoma Sky', Cornejo's large, wisp...
Canvas, Oil