Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Patrick Nasmyth is one of the unsung heroes of early British landscape painting.
He’s often compared with the great Dutch artist, Meindert Hobbema, as his tonal qualities and compositions are more than a little reminiscent. However, he wasn’t a copyist and would study nature diligently first-hand - venturing out in all weathers.
Here we see a typically rugged view with a ramshackle cottage nestled into trees. Many of his works depict his native Scotland.
Signed and dated. Held within a splendid gilt frame.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 32” x 28½” / 82cm x 72cm
Year of creation: 1821
Labels & Inscriptions: Typed label on reverse.
Provenance: Private collection, England.
Condition: Artwork presents well. Craquelure but the paint is stable. Frame with some light wear.
Artist’s auction maximum: £30,000
Patrick Nasmyth was a British artist predominantly known for his rugged landscapes depicting picturesque woodlands, rivers, and valleys. His style was often compared with the eminent Dutch landscape painter, Meindert Hobbema, although he was far from a copyist. He was trained by his father, Alexander Nasmyth (1758-1840), and exhibited at the Royal Academy, Society of British Artists, and British Institution. Numerous museums hold examples of his work including The Met in New York, the British Museum, and the V&A.
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Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Patrick Nasmyth, Landscape with Cottages - Antique Oil Painting
