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Summer Pastoral Oil Painting by Eric Belton
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Summer Pastoral Oil Painting by Eric Belton

1920 - 1940
Sold 5 August 2025 · Prometheus Antiques
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A fine oil on canvas scene titled ‘Summer Pastoral’ by Eric Belton. The scene is beautifully composed with a landscape of sheep grazing and a village in the distance. In the foreground a shepherd is resting, having a picnic lunch with his wife, as his dog looks directly out of the painting. The technique is very interesting as the work is constructed in really thick impasto paint giving the piece a huge amount of depth and texture. The painting is signed by monogram and on the reverse is attributed: ‘Fine original oil painting by Eric Belton’. I have found no record of Eric Belton and due to the evident quality of the work and ability of the artist I can only assume this is because he was a commercial artist who did not exhibit, the style of the work makes me think he was probably an advertising artist. The painting is in excellent untouched condition and retains the original frame. A fine and beautiful work that is ready to hang. C.1940.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 23 ½ by 17 ½

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Pastoral Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1143967
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A fine oil on canvas scene titled ‘Summer Pastoral’ by Eric Belton. The scene is beautifully composed with a landscape of sheep grazing and a village in the distance.
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In the foreground a shepherd is resting, having a picnic lunch with his wife, as his dog looks directly out of the painting.
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The technique is very interesting as the work is constructed in really thick impasto paint giving the piece a huge amount of depth and texture. The painting is signed by monogram and on the reverse is attributed: ‘Fine original oil painting by Eric Belton’. I have found no record of Eric Belton and due to the evident quality of the work and ability of the artist I can only assume this is because he was a commercial artist who did not exhibit, the style of the work makes me think he was probably an advertising artist. The painting is in excellent untouched condition and retains the original frame. A fine and beautiful work that is ready to hang. C.1940.

Overall sizes in inches including frame: 23 ½ by 17 ½

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Pastoral Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
59.5cm (23.43")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1143967
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An oil painting depicting a pastoral landscape with figures and sheep under a large tree, set within a carved wooden frame.
Summer Pastoral oil painting by Eric Belton
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An oil painting depicting a pastoral landscape with figures and sheep under a large tree, set within a carved wooden frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Painting
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleImpressionist
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint, Wood
  • ColourGreen and Brown
  • MotifsTree canopy, Sheep grazing, Rural figures, River landscape
  • SizeH 44.5 cm (18 in) x W 59.5 cm (23 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

Pastoral art traditionally depicts idealized rural scenes, shepherds, and agricultural life, originating from classical literature and gaining prominence in european painting during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Traditional oil paintings are typically created using linseed oil-based paints applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, often housed within hand-carved and gilded wooden frames.

Authenticity is determined by examining canvas ageing, craquelure in the pigment, artist signatures, stretcher frame construction, and pigments consistent with historical periods.

Pairing a classical rural landscape with contemporary minimalist walls creates a striking visual contrast, grounding modern spaces with historical depth and natural textures.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and periodically dusting the canvas with a soft, dry brush.
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