Big Sky Fine Art has dated this 1930s Mythological Oil Painting to the 1930s.
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English ( b.1898 - d.1983 ).
Pan, God Of Nature, Playing Panpipes.
Oil On Canvas.
Signed Lower Left.
Image size 22.6 inches x 18.1 inches ( 57.5cm x 46cm ).
Frame size 26.8 inches x 22.2 inches ( 68cm x 56.5cm ).
The painting is presented and supplied in a sympathetic contemporary frame (which is shown in these photographs), mounted with new fixtures.
The canvas has been lined and mounted on a newly constructed custom made stretcher. The painted surface has benefitted from cleaning and conservation, all of which was performed on our instruction, supervision and approval.
This vintage painting is now in very good condition. It wants for nothing and is supplied ready to hang and display.
The painting is signed lower left.
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Margaret Maitland Howard was an accomplished and versatile English artist whose works spanned the early to mid-20th century. Known for her evocative and often mythologically inspired oil paintings, Howard’s work reflects a deep engagement with classical themes, nature, and the human form. She was also proficient working in watercolours and pastels and an accomplished sculptor. She had a prestigious academic career with the British Institute of Archaeology at London and illustrated various scientific texts in addition to several fictional works.
This is a delightfully quirky and detailed oil on canvas painting by Margaret Maitland Howard. It depicts a pastoral scene rich in symbolism and classical themes. At the centre, a nude, androgynous figure plays a set of panpipes, evoking the image of Pan, the ancient Greek god of nature, shepherds, and rustic music. The figure is seated on a rock, surrounded by a group of attentive animals, including a bear, a weasel, and several sheep with curled horns, gazing curiously at the musician.
The background features a softly rolling landscape with a gradient of green and brown hues, giving depth to the scene and a sense of calm. The sky is painted with a gentle gradient, transitioning from a pale yellow near the horizon to a soft blue. The overall composition blends mythological and natural elements, emphasizing harmony between the human figure and the animals, all of which are intricately detailed. The signature “Maitland Howard” is clearly visible in the lower left, anchoring the work as a distinctive piece by the artist.
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Big Sky Fine Art has dated this 1930s Mythological Oil Painting to the 1930s.
This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.
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Margaret Maitland Howard 1898 – 1983. English. Pan, God of Nature, Playing Panpipes. Framed Mythological 1930s Oil Painting, Nude. Animals.
