Margaret Maitland Howard.
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 ).
Available for sale from Big Sky Fine Art in the English county of Dorset, this original oil painting is by the English artist Margaret Maitland Howard and dates from the 1930s.
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.
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.
For a full biography of this artist please see her listing on www.bigskyfineart.com .
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1116140
Dateline of this antique is 1930
Height is 68cm (26.8inches)Width is 56.5cm (22.2inches)Depth is 3.2cm (1.3inches)
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