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Henry W Henley, Misty Upland Landscape with Stream - Antique Oil Painting
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Henry W Henley, Misty Upland Landscape with Stream - Antique Oil Painting

19th century
Sold 17 November 2024 · Brave Fine Art
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This late 19th-century oil painting by British artist Henry W Henley (fl.1871-1895) depicts an upland landscape with a winding stream.

Henry W Henley was a notable landscape painter known predominantly for his works in oil. His often dramatic upland views frequently captured the majestic scenery of North Wales and the Scottish Highlands. Welsh rivers, such as the picturesque banks of the Conwy, were a particular inspiration. As were the misty lochs and fens of Inverness-shire.

Here, the view feels reminiscent of the rugged Highlands where the mists clutch the mountains and the streams dart rapidly across exposed stone.

Signed in the lower right and held within a later frame.

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Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 40” x 28½” / 102cm x 72cm

Year of creation: c. 1870

Provenance: Private collection, England.

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

Artist’s auction maximum: £2,400

Our reference: BRV1811

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1056679
Description
This late 19th-century oil painting by British artist Henry W Henley (fl.1871-1895) depicts an upland landscape with a winding stream.

Henry W Henley was a notable landscape painter known predominantly for his works in oil.

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His often dramatic upland views frequently captured the majestic scenery of North Wales and the Scottish Highlands.
Brave Fine Art

Welsh rivers, such as the picturesque banks of the Conwy, were a particular inspiration. As were the misty lochs and fens of Inverness-shire.

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting a misty upland landscape with a stream, enclosed within a burl wood frame.
fig 1. Henry W Henley, Misty Upland Landscape with Stream - Antique Oil Painting

Here, the view feels reminiscent of the rugged Highlands where the mists clutch the mountains and the streams dart rapidly across exposed stone.

Signed in the lower right and held within a later frame.

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicting a misty upland landscape with a stream, enclosed within a burl wood frame.
fig 2. Henry W Henley, Misty Upland Landscape with Stream - Antique Oil Painting

Learn more about Henry W Henley in our directory.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 40” x 28½” / 102cm x 72cm

Year of creation: c. 1870

Provenance: Private collection, England.

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

Artist’s auction maximum: £2,400

Our reference: BRV1811

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 1870s.

Height
72cm (28.35")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1056679
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Henry W Henley, Misty Upland Landscape With Stream - Antique Oil Painting
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Burl wood
  • ColourMuted Brown
  • MotifsUpland landscape, Flowing stream, Impasto clouds, Rocky terrain
  • SizeH 72 cm (28 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

Landscape oil painting gained significant popularity during the 19th century as artists increasingly turned away from historical and mythological subjects to capture the natural beauty of the countryside, often influenced by the Romantic movement.

Authentic pieces from this period typically utilise hand-ground pigment oil paints applied to stretched linen canvas, mounted on wooden stretcher frames, and housed in hand-carved, often gilt or burl wood frames.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the canvas weave, oxidisation and craquelure of the oil paint layer, age-related darkening of varnishes, and the construction techniques and patina of the wooden frame.

An antique painting adds depth and character to contemporary spaces when hung at eye level as a focal point, contrasting cleanly against neutral walls or grounding a gallery wall with traditional texture.

To preserve the artwork, keep it out of direct sunlight, maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, and clean the canvas only with professional conservation methods, avoiding household liquids.
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