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Victorian Oil Painting of a Train

19th century
Sold 31 March 2025 · Prometheus Antiques
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A very interesting oil on canvas of a train. The work beautifully depicts the locomotive under full steam and I particularly like the technique of the carriages fading into the steam, giving a real impression of speed. The piece does have some light scratches on the canvas but otherwise is in good untouched antique condition. The painting is signed to the lower right however the signature is somewhat illegible. The date can be read as 1897. The painting is framed in a vintage frame in tones of black, silver and gold, this compliments the work very well and gives the whole a bit of a steampunk feel. An unusual oil painting with a great decorative look and is ready to hang.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 23 by 16 ¾

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Victorian Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42.5cm (16.73")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1095810
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Description
A very interesting oil on canvas of a train.
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The work beautifully depicts the locomotive under full steam and I particularly like the technique of the carriages fading into the steam, giving a real impression of speed.
Prometheus Antiques

The piece does have some light scratches on the canvas but otherwise is in good untouched antique condition. The painting is signed to the lower right however the signature is somewhat illegible. The date can be read as 1897. The painting is framed in a vintage frame in tones of black, silver and gold, this compliments the work very well and gives the whole a bit of a steampunk feel. An unusual oil painting with a great decorative look and is ready to hang.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 23 by 16 ¾

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Victorian Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Height
42.5cm (16.73")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1095810
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An antique oil painting depicting a steam train on tracks, enclosed within a dark carved wooden frame.
Victorian oil painting of a train
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLocomotive subject, Textured brushwork, Ornate dark wood frame
  • SizeH 42.5 cm (17 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Victorian oil paintings typically feature romantic, realist, or narrative subjects rendered in rich oil pigments on stretched canvas, often reflecting the industrial, technological, or social changes of the 19th century.

These works generally utilise handmade oil paints composed of ground pigments suspended in linseed or walnut oil, applied to woven linen or cotton canvas and mounted on wooden stretcher frames.

Authenticity is assessed through examination of the canvas texture, craquelure patterns in the oil layer, the presence of historical stretchers, maker stamps on the frame or canvas reverse, and pigment analysis appropriate to the period.

Pairing historical art with contemporary surroundings creates a sophisticated focal point; hanging the piece against a dark, moody wall colour enhances its traditional tones while grounding it in a modern aesthetic.

Preservation requires displaying the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity, avoiding chemical cleaners on the canvas, and periodically consulting a professional conservator for dust and varnish maintenance.
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