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William Sidney Cooper, Cows by a River 19th Century Landscape Oil
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William Sidney Cooper, Cows by a River 19th Century Landscape Oil

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William sidney cooper, Cows by a river 19th century landscape oil

A fine framed oil on canvas painting by the renowned artist William Sidney coope.Signed and dated 91 lower left.

This painting depicts 3 cows resting by a river, a village with houses and church in the background

The size is 67 x 50cm (26¼ x 19½ in. whilst overall the size is 106 cm x 81

In very good condition .There is no craquelure and UV light does reveals no evident restorations

The frame as to be expected has some minor losses and signs of age/cracks , but is solid and does not detract from this beautiful painting

Please note this is a double frame and is quite heavy

William sidney cooper

William Sidney Cooper (1854–1927) was a British landscape artist, best known for his paintings of the countryside around Herne Bay in Kent.

William trained with his Great-Uncle Thomas Sidney Cooper at his School of Art in Canterbury. William became a successful artist exhibiting at the Royal Academy, the Royal Society of British Artists (Suffolk Street galleries, London) and the Royal Watercolour Society.Much of Cooper's work reflects the countryside around Herne Bay and often contain cattle (which were his speciality) and sheep as in his Great Uncle's work. He died in 1927 and is buried in the churchyard at Eddington, Kent.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Declaration

Country House Fine Art has dated this Victorian Pastoral Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1064794
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Description
William sidney cooper, Cows by a river 19th century landscape oil

A fine framed oil on canvas painting by the renowned artist William Sidney coope.Signed and dated 91 lower left.

This painting depicts 3 cows resting by a river, a village with houses and church in the background.
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fig 1. A 19th-century oil painting by William Sidney Cooper depicting three cows resting beside a river under a willow tree, enclosed in a heavily ornamented gold gilt frame.
fig 1. William Sidney Cooper, Cows by a River 19th Century Landscape Oil

The size is 67 x 50cm (26¼ x 19½ in. whilst overall the size is 106 cm x 81

In very good condition .There is no craquelure and UV light does reveals no evident restorations

The frame as to be expected has some minor losses and signs of age/cracks , but is solid and does not detract from this beautiful painting

fig 2. A 19th-century oil painting by William Sidney Cooper depicting three cows resting beside a river under a willow tree, enclosed in a heavily ornamented gold gilt frame.
fig 2. William Sidney Cooper, Cows by a River 19th Century Landscape Oil

Please note this is a double frame and is quite heavy

William sidney cooper

William Sidney Cooper (1854–1927) was a British landscape artist, best known for his paintings of the countryside around Herne Bay in Kent.

fig 3. A 19th-century oil painting by William Sidney Cooper depicting three cows resting beside a river under a willow tree, enclosed in a heavily ornamented gold gilt frame.
fig 3. William Sidney Cooper, Cows by a River 19th Century Landscape Oil

William trained with his Great-Uncle Thomas Sidney Cooper at his School of Art in Canterbury. William became a successful artist exhibiting at the Royal Academy, the Royal Society of British Artists (Suffolk Street galleries, London) and the Royal Watercolour Society.Much of Cooper's work reflects the countryside around Herne Bay and often contain cattle (which were his speciality) and sheep as in his Great Uncle's work. He died in 1927 and is buried in the churchyard at Eddington, Kent.

SHIPPING

Free uk delivery

Delivery usually within 14 working days.Fully insured delivery.

please provide telephone/email details for courier.

We ship worldwide please email for a quote. All taxes/customs etc to be paid for by purchaser

RETURNS (The Consumer Contracts Regulations) Whilst we are sure that you will be extremely happy with your purchase,

if for any reason you are not, then you are entitled to return the item to us for a refund.

For all purchases made

you are entitled to return the item(s) for a period of up to 14 days

following receipt by you or a representative indicated by you.

Please contact us to confirm that you are returning the item(s)

and the reason for doing so.

Upon receipt of the item(s) we will refund the purchase price via your original payment method

The item(s) must be received in the condition that it was sent for you to be entitled to a refund.

You are responsible for the postage costs of returning the item(s) and insurance of the item(s).

If the item(s) are too large to return by post or courier,

then we would ask you to use the same shippers that were used to send you the item(s)

to you at your cost together with insurance of the item(s)

We must receive the item(s) before we can offer a refund and proof of posting

does not confirm receipt by us.

If we do not receive the item(s) then we cannot offer a refund.

Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis which means that the International buyer is responsible for any import duties, taxes & customs which may be necessary to release an order from international customs.

Following the UK leaving the EU on 1st January 2021 (BREXIT) there have been some changes to customs & duty charges for EU customers. Tax and import duty varies from country to country so we recommend you check with your local tax office to see if any fees will be payable.

If the customer refuses to pay any duty and customs charges and the parcel is returned to sender all shipping charges will be deducted from any refund.

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Date of Manufacture

Country House Fine Art has dated this Victorian Pastoral Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1064794
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

British pastoral landscape paintings of the 19th century typically feature idealised rural subjects, including grazing cattle, placid rivers, and mature countryside foliage. Artists focused on natural light, detailed draftsmanship, and atmospheric composition, often influenced by the Royal Academy traditions.

Artists painted primarily with oil paints on stretched linen canvas or wooden panels. Frames from this period were typically constructed from pine or lime wood coated in gesso plaster, decorated with molded ornamentation, and finished with gold leaf gilding.

Authentic period works display natural age indicators such as fine surface craquelure, oxidation on the reverse of the canvas, and hand-cut wooden stretcher bars with corner wedges. Signatures, artist inscriptions, and original gilding techniques on the frame also help confirm age.

An ornate gilt-framed oil painting provides strong contrast when mounted above a minimal fireplace mantel or modern sideboard. Hanging historic artwork in contemporary, neutral-toned spaces creates a curated, layered aesthetic.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and high humidity to prevent cracking and canvas tension loss. Dust the frame and surface gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or chemical polish.
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