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Edwin Masters, Village Scene with Cottages - Antique Oil Painting
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Edwin Masters, Village Scene with Cottages - Antique Oil Painting

19th century
Sold 3 October 2024 · Brave Fine Art
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This charming oil painting by British artist Edwin Masters (act. 1862-1871) depicts a busy village scene with several thatched cottages and figures. It’s abundant with life and each character seems to tell their own story.

The scene is centred around an old country track that winds its way through the village. It seems to be a popular route as several horseback riders are resting while an old cart clatters around the corner. It’s an idealised look back into a time gone by. A romantic notion of yesteryear.

The style and subject of the painting are reminiscent of some 17th-century Dutch landscape paintings. During this period, the Dutch middle classes looked to buy works they could relate to. Local scenes depicting everyday rural life.

The artist, Edwin Masters, is an intriguing one and we’ve provided some background information in our directory.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 39” x 29” / 99cm x 74cm

Year of creation: 1877

Condition: Artwork presents well. Canvas relined. Frame with some light wear.

Artist’s auction highlight: £9,500 achieved for an oil painting in 1996 (as Georgina Lara).

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1092765
Description
This charming oil painting by British artist Edwin Masters (act. 1862-1871) depicts a busy village scene with several thatched cottages and figures. It’s abundant with life and each character seems to tell their own story.

The scene is centred around an old country track that winds its way through the village.

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It seems to be a popular route as several horseback riders are resting while an old cart clatters around the corner.
Brave Fine Art

It’s an idealised look back into a time gone by. A romantic notion of yesteryear.

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting a bustling village scene with cottages and horses, enclosed in an ornate gilded frame.
fig 1. Edwin Masters, Village Scene with Cottages - Antique Oil Painting

The style and subject of the painting are reminiscent of some 17th-century Dutch landscape paintings. During this period, the Dutch middle classes looked to buy works they could relate to. Local scenes depicting everyday rural life.

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicting a bustling village scene with cottages and horses, enclosed in an ornate gilded frame.
fig 2. Edwin Masters, Village Scene with Cottages - Antique Oil Painting

The artist, Edwin Masters, is an intriguing one and we’ve provided some background information in our directory.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 39” x 29” / 99cm x 74cm

Year of creation: 1877

Condition: Artwork presents well. Canvas relined. Frame with some light wear.

Artist’s auction highlight: £9,500 achieved for an oil painting in 1996 (as Georgina Lara).

Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
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SA1092765
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An antique oil painting depicting a bustling village scene with cottages and horses, enclosed in an ornate gilded frame.
Edwin Masters, Village Scene With Cottages - Antique Oil Painting
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, gilt wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsVillage landscape, Horses and figures, Ornate acanthus scroll frame, Cottages
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

Nineteenth-century pastoral paintings frequently depicted idealised rural life, agricultural scenes, and picturesque village landscapes, reflecting a romanticised view of the countryside during the industrial era.

Traditional oil paintings of this period were executed using oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen canvases, housed within hand-carved and gilded wooden frames.

Authentic pieces exhibit craquelure in the paint layer, ageing on the stretcher bars, hand-mixed pigment characteristics, and period-appropriate framing techniques.

Integrating a period oil painting into a contemporary space creates a striking focal point, often paired with minimalist walls to allow the rich tones and ornate frame to stand out.

Preservation requires stable temperature and humidity levels, protection from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on both the canvas and the gilt frame.
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