Mid-19th century German School Landscape painting
The painting captures a serene mid-19th-century German school mountain landscape, depicted in warm and inviting hues. In the foreground, a gentle river flows under a rustic stone bridge, its calm waters reflecting the golden tones of the late afternoon sun. A winding path leads up the rugged hillside, where a few small figures traverse the route, suggesting a leisurely journey through the countryside. The rolling green slopes are painted with a rich palette of warm ochres, deep greens, and soft yellows, evoking the warmth of a summer''s day.
In the background, the path descends to reveal a distant view of the sea, where a steamship with a billowing trail of smoke is visible, adding a sense of movement and modernity to the otherwise timeless landscape. The painter’s choice of oil on metal provides a luminous quality to the scene, with the smooth surface allowing the warm colours to glow and details to stand out with clarity, especially in the delicate rendering of light and shadow. The composition harmonizes nature’s grandeur with a quiet human presence, showcasing the contrast between the mountainous wilderness and the vast, tranquil sea beyond.
Condition
Some paint loss in the sky
Medium
Oil on metal
Measurements
Including frame
Width 59 cm
Height 51 cm
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Antique Number: SA1106671
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 51cm (20.1inches)
Width is 59cm (23.2inches)
Depth is 3cm (1.2inches)
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