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Late 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas - "Waiting for a Bite" (Unsigned)
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Late 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas - "Waiting for a Bite" (Unsigned)

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A late 19th century glazed and gilt-framed oil painting on canvas depicting two anglers “waiting for a bite”. A young child can be seen on the left, with a cluster of houses, a local church and an old stone bridge. Apparently unsigned.

Well painted and protected behind glass. Paint is bright and in good condition.

Dimensions:  H: 23 inches (58.5 cm).   W: 18 inches (45.7 cm)

Dated: c.1890-1895

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
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Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Victorian River Landscape Painting to the 19th Century.

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A late 19th century glazed and gilt-framed oil painting on canvas depicting two anglers “waiting for a bite”.
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A young child can be seen on the left, with a cluster of houses, a local church and an old stone bridge.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Apparently unsigned.

Well painted and protected behind glass. Paint is bright and in good condition.

Dimensions:  H: 23 inches (58.5 cm).   W: 18 inches (45.7 cm)

Dated: c.1890-1895

Height
58.5cm (23.03")
Width
45.7cm (17.99")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this Victorian River Landscape Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1018332
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1427/Q
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Archive I A late 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a river landscape with figures fishing along the bank, set within an ornate gilt wooden frame.

Late 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas - "Waiting for a Bite" (Unsigned)

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A late 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a river landscape with figures fishing along the bank, set within an ornate gilt wooden frame.
Late 19th century Oil painting on canvas - "Waiting for a Bite" (unsigned)
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A late 19th-century Victorian oil painting depicting a river landscape with figures fishing along the bank, set within an ornate gilt wooden frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Gilt Wood Frame
  • ColourGold and Green
  • MotifsGilt moulding frame, Egg and dart pattern, River scene, Pastoral landscape
  • SizeH 58.5 cm (23 in) x W 45.7 cm (18 in)

This late 19th-century Victorian oil painting on canvas presents a pastoral river landscape titled "Waiting for a Bite". The unsigned artwork depicts figures fishing along the bank, accompanied by a young child, a cluster of houses, a local church, and an old stone bridge under a cloudy sky. The composition is protected behind glass within an ornate gold-finished wooden frame decorated with repeating egg and dart patterns and layered gilt mouldings. The paint is bright and remains in good condition, showing gentle patination consistent with age. Measuring 58.5 cm high and 45.7 cm wide, this piece suits display above the mantel in an English country house interior, bringing traditional charm to a living room or study.

FAQs

Late Victorian landscape paintings typically emphasise atmospheric naturalism, rural themes, and idyllic countryside settings. Artists focused on capturing light, water reflections, and quiet village life, reflecting a contemporary romanticism for the British countryside.

Artwork from this era was predominantly executed using natural oil pigments on stretched linen or cotton canvas. Frames were typically crafted from softwood or composition material, coated in gesso, and finished with gold leaf or metallic gilding.

Authentic pieces display signs of natural age, such as fine surface craquelure, oxidisation on the wooden canvas stretchers, and original tacking edges. The reverse side often exhibits darkened, aged canvas fibers consistent with historic exposure to atmospheric elements.

An antique landscape artwork works well hung above a fireplace mantel, integrated into a gallery wall, or placed above a sideboard. The warm gilded frame provides a traditional focal point that contrasts effectively against contemporary painted walls.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent canvas warping and paint flaking. Dust the surface and ornate frame gently using a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or water.
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