Oil on Canvas by James Herbert Snell (1861-1935)

Name: Oil on Canvas by James Herbert Snell (1861-1935)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1159546
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Jane Short Antiques

Description

This lovely and atmospheric oil on canvas by James Herbert Snell features a landscape with a windmill in the moonlight, the windmill still exists and is at Burnham on Couch in Essex. A beautiful picture which we have had professionally restored along with the frame. The frame is magnificent and perfectly complements the picture. Circa 1890

The canvas itself measures 47cm X 62cm.

Framed, it measures 84cm X 67cm

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BIOGRAPHY.

James Herbert Snell was a British landscape painter working predominantly in oils and watercolours.

Snell was an interesting painter as his works span a transitional period for British art. Around 1880, French impressionism was in full swing and gaining the attention of many British artists. As a young man, he would’ve surely been influenced by the impressionists, yet also embedded into a deep British tradition for naturalism. As such, many of his paintings draw on both schools, with his later works becoming more impressionistic.

Snell trained at the Heatherley School of Fine Art and also undertook study trips to Paris and Amsterdam. His travels enabled him to collaborate with a range of diverse artists, which furthered his development.

In 1890, he was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists and in 1909 became a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. He exhibited widely including 45 times at the Royal Academy.

Physical Dimensions

Height

67cm (26.38")

Width

84cm (33.07")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1159546

Dealers Internal Reference

A4649

Description

fig 1. Oil on Canvas by James Herbert Snell (1861-1935)

The canvas itself measures 47cm X 62cm.

Framed, it measures 84cm X 67cm

We can discuss delivery options.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

BIOGRAPHY.

James Herbert Snell was a British landscape painter working predominantly in oils and watercolours.

Snell was an interesting painter as his works span a transitional period for British art.

“

Around 1880, French impressionism was in full swing and gaining the attention of many British artists.

Jane Short Antiques

As a young man, he would’ve surely been influenced by the impressionists, yet also embedded into a deep British tradition for naturalism. As such, many of his paintings draw on both schools, with his later works becoming more impressionistic.

fig 2. Oil on Canvas by James Herbert Snell (1861-1935)

Snell trained at the Heatherley School of Fine Art and also undertook study trips to Paris and Amsterdam. His travels enabled him to collaborate with a range of diverse artists, which furthered his development.

In 1890, he was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists and in 1909 became a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. He exhibited widely including 45 times at the Royal Academy.