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Late 18th Century Gilt Framed Oil Painting on Canvas of Cattle Drinking
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Late 18th Century Gilt Framed Oil Painting on Canvas of Cattle Drinking

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An impressive late-18th/early-19th Century gilt framed oil painting on canvas of cattle drinking at a watering spot watched over by the drover taking a ‘well-earned’ break, seated on a nearby bank! It is a good study of the trees and glimpses of distant views with sheep grazing. Bright colours. I have been unable to find a signature, although with a good clean a signature may become visible. Good original gilt frame.

Dimensions:  H: 21.5 inches (55 cm)  W: 26 inches (66 cm)

Dated: c.1780-1810

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
66cm (25.98")
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this 18th Century Landscape Painting to the 18th Century.

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An impressive late-18th/early-19th Century gilt framed oil painting on canvas of cattle drinking at a watering spot watched over by the drover taking a ‘well-earned’ break, seated on a nearby bank! It is a good study of the trees and glimpses of distant views with sheep grazing. Bright colours. I have been unable to find a signature, although with a good clean a signature may become visible. Good original gilt frame.

Dimensions:  H: 21.5 inches (55 cm)  W: 26 inches (66 cm)

Dated: c.1780-1810

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this 18th Century Landscape Painting to the 18th Century.

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SA1018271
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1429/Q
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A late 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting cattle drinking at a river edge beneath mature trees, framed in a carved giltwood border.
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Archive I A late 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting cattle drinking at a river edge beneath mature trees, framed in a carved giltwood border.

Late 18th Century Gilt Framed Oil Painting on Canvas of Cattle Drinking

Archive II A late 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting cattle drinking at a river edge beneath mature trees, framed in a carved giltwood border. View II
Archive III A late 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting cattle drinking at a river edge beneath mature trees, framed in a carved giltwood border. View III
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A late 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting cattle drinking at a river edge beneath mature trees, framed in a carved giltwood border.
Late 18th Century gilt framed oil painting on canvas of cattle drinking
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint, Wood, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMuted Green and Gold
  • MotifsCarved acanthus leaf frame, Pastoral cattle scene, Woodland canopy
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 66 cm (26 in)

This late 18th-century Georgian oil painting on canvas depicts a pastoral cattle scene with animals drinking at a river edge beneath a woodland canopy, watched over by a seated drover near mature trees with glimpses of distant views and grazing sheep. The composition uses muted green and gold tones executed in oil paint on canvas. The artwork is housed within a gold leaf wooden frame decorated with carved acanthus leaf mouldings along the inner and outer borders, displaying weathered crackle lines across the painted surface and scuffs to the gilded timber. The piece measures 55 cm high and 66 cm wide. In a contemporary home, this English country house artwork is suited for placement above the mantel in a living room or study. The neutral tones coordinate with traditional or rustic interior schemes, offering a calm pastoral focal point on a wall.

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Pastoral landscape painting of the late 18th century emphasizes idealised natural scenery, foliage, natural lighting, and livestock such as cattle or sheep. The genre was strongly influenced by classical landscape traditions and aimed to evoke tranquil rural life.

Artisans used natural oil pigments mixed with linseed oil, applied directly onto hand-stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames were typically carved from wood and finished with real gold leaf application using water or oil gilding techniques.

Authentic period pieces exhibit age-appropriate canvas oxidation, subtle surface craquelure in the paint layer, and hand-forged stretchers or joints. Frames from this era display wood shrinkage, layered gesso bases, and natural patina on the gilding.

A traditional gilt-framed painting functions well as a focal point above a mantelpiece, console, or sideboard. Pairing classic artwork with contemporary neutral paint schemes creates an engaging juxtaposition of historical and modern design elements.

Display canvas artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources. Dust gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, and consult a qualified fine art conservator for deep cleaning or varnish removal.
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