Aelbert Cuyp (After), View on a Plain - Antique Oil Painting

Name: Aelbert Cuyp (After), View on a Plain - Antique Oil Painting
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1111827
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This charming early 19th-century English oil painting depicts a view with cattle, sheep and shepherd. It’s after a work by the eminent Dutch artist Aelbert Cuyp (1620-1691).

From atop an idyllic promontory, the view extends for miles - past the dominant tower of the church of Saint Cunera, and out towards a softly tinted horizon. It’s nature in a restful mood and in complete harmony with man.

Cuyp’s original was produced around 1664 and acquired by Peter Francis Bourgeois (1753-1811) during the late 18th/early 19th century. In 1811, when he died, it was left to Dulwich College, London, with instructions to build a public gallery. Dulwich Picture Gallery subsequently opened to the public in 1817.

Our version, from around 1820, features several differences and hence, it’s likely that the artist studied the original first-hand rather than working from a print. It’s a splendid survivor, probably once destined for an aristocratic setting.

A celebration of Summer’s verdancy amid a moment of calm reflection.

Held within an early 19th-century gilt frame with s-scrolling rails, scrolling foliate, rocaille corners and leaf centres, which is probably original.

Medium: Oil on canvas

Overall size: 26” x 22” / 66cm x 56cm

Year of creation: c. 1820

Labels & Inscriptions: Stencilled on reverse, possibly relating to a Christie’s sale.

Provenance: Private collection, UK.

Condition: Cleaned. Faint stretcher mark. Craquelure throughout. The paint layer is stable. Frame with various marks and showing its age.

Our reference: BRV1940

Physical Dimensions

Height

56cm (22.05")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1111827

Description

This charming early 19th-century English oil painting depicts a view with cattle, sheep and shepherd. It’s after a work by the eminent Dutch artist Aelbert Cuyp (1620-1691).

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From atop an idyllic promontory, the view extends for miles - past the dominant tower of the church of Saint Cunera, and out towards a softly tinted horizon.

Brave Fine Art

It’s nature in a restful mood and in complete harmony with man.

fig 1. Aelbert Cuyp (After), View On A Plain - Antique Oil Painting — fig 1. Aelbert Cuyp (After), View on a Plain - Antique Oil Painting

Cuyp’s original was produced around 1664 and acquired by Peter Francis Bourgeois (1753-1811) during the late 18th/early 19th century. In 1811, when he died, it was left to Dulwich College, London, with instructions to build a public gallery. Dulwich Picture Gallery subsequently opened to the public in 1817.

fig 2. Aelbert Cuyp (After), View On A Plain - Antique Oil Painting — fig 2. Aelbert Cuyp (After), View on a Plain - Antique Oil Painting

Our version, from around 1820, features several differences and hence, it’s likely that the artist studied the original first-hand rather than working from a print. It’s a splendid survivor, probably once destined for an aristocratic setting.

fig 3. Aelbert Cuyp (After), View On A Plain - Antique Oil Painting — fig 3. Aelbert Cuyp (After), View on a Plain - Antique Oil Painting

A celebration of Summer’s verdancy amid a moment of calm reflection.

Held within an early 19th-century gilt frame with s-scrolling rails, scrolling foliate, rocaille corners and leaf centres, which is probably original.