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ANTIQUE #SA1079121

An Early 19th Century Oil On Panel Lakeland Landscape - Circle Of John Glover (1767 - 1849)

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A fine early 19th century oil on panel landscape painting of a sscene in the Lake District, painted by an artist in the circle of John Glover (1767-1849)
 
The mid-18th century saw the emergence of the Lake District as a destination for tourists and artists on the ‘picturesque tour’ and romantic Lakeland scenes, such as this, were a particular focus for artists of the period. This landscape tradition reached its apogee in the 19th century with the work of JMW Turner.
 
Such highly detailed scenes from nature reflected the interest in representing the powerful and picturesque qualities celebrated in the notion of the Sublime from the previous century.
 
This fine work not only reveals the artists virtuoso skill in sensitively recording acute detail (dramatic sky, mountainous landscape, expanses of water and the people within) it also shows their ability to distill all the drama and romance of an awe inspiring landscape within the confines of a comparitely small wooden panel.
 
This work is in an excellent state of conservation, and its colours remain fresh and vibrant giving it a distinctly modern feel. It is available to purchase in its original gilt composition frame.
 
John Glover (1767-1849) Glover was born at Houghton-on-Hill in Leicestershire, England. His parents were farmer William Glover and Ann (née Bright). He showed a talent for drawing at an early age, and in 1794 was practicing as an artist and drawing-master at Lichfield. The Countess of Harrington helped establish his practice as an art instructor, and may have taken lessons from him herself. He moved to London in 1805, became a member of the Old Water Colour Society, and was elected its president in 1807.
 
In the ensuing years he exhibited a large number of pictures at the exhibitions of this society, and also at the Royal Academy and the Society of British Artists. He had one-man shows in London in 1823 and 1824. He was a very successful artist and, although never elected a member ...
Antique #SA1079121, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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