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Alfred de Breanski Sr. Paintings

British, 1852-1928

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.

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Artist: Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Dunkeld, Perth
Dunkeld, Perth

Dunkeld, Perth

By Alfred de Breanski Sr.

Located in Hillsborough, NC

Alfred de Breanski Sr is one of the finest plein art artists of the Scottish Highlands. Renowned for capturing the fleeting light of sunset and sunrise, de Breanski masters layers an...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Alfred de Breanski Sr. Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large 19th Century English Landscape Oil Painting of Morecambe Bay Lake District
Large 19th Century English Landscape Oil Painting of Morecambe Bay Lake District

Large 19th Century English Landscape Oil Painting of Morecambe Bay Lake District

By Alfred de Breanski Sr.

Located in Gerrards Cross, GB

‘Morecambe Bay’ by Alfred de Breanski ARCA (1852-1928). The painting - which depicts cattle grazing on Heysham salt marshes in Morecambe Bay with a view of the Old Man of Coniston a...

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1870s Victorian Alfred de Breanski Sr. Paintings

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Oil

Ben-Venue and Ben-A'an, Victorian Oil Painting, Signed, Circa 1870
Ben-Venue and Ben-A'an, Victorian Oil Painting, Signed, Circa 1870

Ben-Venue and Ben-A'an, Victorian Oil Painting, Signed, Circa 1870

By Alfred de Breanski Sr.

Located in St. Albans, GB

Alfred De Breanski Senior Oil on canvas Signed and inscribed on the reverse Canvas Size: 24 x 36" (60 x 90cm) Outside Frame Size: 35 x 47" (87.5 x 117.5cm) Free shipping worldwide ALFRED De BREANSKI Snr Alfred De Breanski was a distinguished landscape painter who became famous for his resplendent views of the Welsh and Scottish Highlands; he also painted many views of the Thames. Often bathed in a flood of golden light, these landscapes usually feature water and cattle or sheep on grassy banks; sometimes a solitary figure is seen the distance. Breanski belonged to the real stamp of those landscape painters who nimbly seized moments of the day. He had a great passion for the Highlands and perhaps more than any other, caught the atmospheric influences of the undulating landscape. Born in Greenwich...

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1870s Victorian Alfred de Breanski Sr. Paintings

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Oil

19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of a Loch at sunset
19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of a Loch at sunset

19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of a Loch at sunset

By Alfred de Breanski Sr.

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) Sunset over a Scottish Highland Loch Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 19.5 inches x 29.5 inches Size including frame: 26.5 inches x 36....

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19th Century Victorian Alfred de Breanski Sr. Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

The Ancient Beeches, Sunset Shadows and River, English Lsndscape, 19th century
The Ancient Beeches, Sunset Shadows and River, English Lsndscape, 19th century

The Ancient Beeches, Sunset Shadows and River, English Lsndscape, 19th century

By Alfred de Breanski Sr.

Located in Hillsborough, NC

Fine 19th century landscape oil on canvas by Alfred de Breanski Sr., this sunset, color and light, are exceptional in this work. Alfred De Brea...

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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Alfred de Breanski Sr. Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Triptych: Three Highland Mountain and River Views, 1871
Triptych: Three Highland Mountain and River Views, 1871

Triptych: Three Highland Mountain and River Views, 1871

By Alfred de Breanski Sr.

Located in Hillsborough, NC

Triptych of Highland Mountains and River comprises three oil paintings by famed plein air artist Alfred de Breanski Sr., presenting a studies of the same mountain and river from diff...

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1870s Naturalistic Alfred de Breanski Sr. Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Large Fine 19th Century Landscape Oil Painting of Morecambe Bay & Lake District
Large Fine 19th Century Landscape Oil Painting of Morecambe Bay & Lake District

Large Fine 19th Century Landscape Oil Painting of Morecambe Bay & Lake District

By Alfred de Breanski Sr.

Located in Gerrards Cross, GB

‘Morecambe Bay’ by Alfred de Breanski ARCA (1852-1928). The painting - which depicts cattle grazing on Heysham salt marshes in Morecambe Bay with a view of the Old Man of Coniston a...

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1870s English School Alfred de Breanski Sr. Paintings

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Oil

19th Century Welsh river landscape oil painting near Betws-y-Coed
19th Century Welsh river landscape oil painting near Betws-y-Coed

19th Century Welsh river landscape oil painting near Betws-y-Coed

By Alfred de Breanski Sr.

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) Near the Fairy Glen Betws-y-Coed Oil on canvas, signed & transcribed verso Image size: 23.5 inches x 35.5 inches Size including frame: 31 ...

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19th Century Victorian Alfred de Breanski Sr. Paintings

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Alfred De Breanski Sr. “A Pole In The Highlands”
Alfred De Breanski Sr. “A Pole In The Highlands”

Alfred De Breanski Sr. “A Pole In The Highlands”

By Alfred de Breanski Sr.

Located in Dallas, TX

Alfred De Breanski Sr. (United Kingdom/Scotland, 1852-1928), circa 1890 Oil on canvas seascape titled en verso "A Pole in The Highlands" depicting two figures fishing center left, a ...

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1890s Alfred de Breanski Sr. Paintings

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Victorian Landscape Oil of Highland Cattle watering at Dovedale, Peak District
Victorian Landscape Oil of Highland Cattle watering at Dovedale, Peak District

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...

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19th Century Alfred de Breanski Sr. Paintings

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Oil

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Find a wide variety of authentic Alfred de Breanski Sr. paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Alfred de Breanski Sr. in oil paint, paint, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 19th century and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Alfred de Breanski Sr. paintings, so small editions measuring 14 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Charles Jones (b.1836), Alfred de Breanski Jnr., and John Emms. Alfred de Breanski Sr. paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,548 and tops out at $29,826, while the average work can sell for $12,853.