James Peel, Along the Wye - Antique Oil Painting

Name: James Peel, Along the Wye - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1056051
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This fine mid-19th-century oil painting by British artist James Peel RBA (1811-1906) depicts a picturesque winding view of the River Wye with cattle and fisherman. Distant hills are partially obscured by low clouds.

Hailing from Newcastle, James Peel was a distinguished painter known predominantly for landscapes. His approach was naturalistic in style and he was celebrated as an accomplished draughtsman.

He was particularly adept at capturing extensive depth with far-reaching scenery and enjoyed the rolling uplands of Northumbria, Wales, and the Lake District. He travelled on occasion with his close friend, Benjamin Williams Leader (1831-1923).

Towards the centre, you'll spot several canoeists.

Peel’s works were shown at the Royal Academy, the British Institution, and the Royal Society of British Artists where he became a member. He’s represented at the V&A Museum.

Signed in the lower right and framed.

Learn more about James Peel in our directory.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 37½” x 25½” / 95cm x 65cm

Year of creation: c. 1870

Labels & Inscriptions: An early label from Frost and Reed, Bristol, art dealers, on reverse. Stock number 2429.

Provenance: With Frost and Reed, Bristol / Private collection, Germany.

Condition: Assessed and approved by our conservator. Canvas relined. Fine and settled craquelure, as you would expect. The paint layer is stable.

Artist’s auction maximum: £17,000

Our reference: BRV1699

Physical Dimensions

Height

65cm (25.59")

Width

95cm (37.40")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1056051

Description

fig 1. James Peel, Along The Wye - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. James Peel, Along the Wye - Antique Oil Painting

Hailing from Newcastle, James Peel was a distinguished painter known predominantly for landscapes. His approach was naturalistic in style and he was celebrated as an accomplished draughtsman.

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He was particularly adept at capturing extensive depth with far-reaching scenery and enjoyed the rolling uplands of Northumbria, Wales, and the Lake District.

Brave Fine Art

He travelled on occasion with his close friend, Benjamin Williams Leader (1831-1923).

fig 2. James Peel, Along The Wye - Antique Oil Painting — fig 2. James Peel, Along the Wye - Antique Oil Painting

Towards the centre, you'll spot several canoeists.

Peel’s works were shown at the Royal Academy, the British Institution, and the Royal Society of British Artists where he became a member. He’s represented at the V&A Museum.