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18th Century Oil on Canvas

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A dramatic and atmospheric 18th-century landscape, painted in the style of Claude-Joseph Vernet, celebrated for his romanticised depictions of nature and coastal scenes. This expansive composition captures a rugged cliffside with cascading waterfalls, a tranquil body of water, and a castle-like structure perched high above. Figures gather near the water’s edge, adding life and scale, while a tall, slender tree anchors the foreground. The sky is animated with rolling clouds, enhancing the theatrical interplay of light and shadow throughout the piece. Executed with a keen eye for detail and composition, this work pays homage to Vernet’s mastery of mood and movement, offering both historical charm and decorative appeal.

Physical Dimensions
Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this 18th Century Landscape Oil Painting to the 18th Century.

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SA1167488
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI3870
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A dramatic and atmospheric 18th-century landscape, painted in the style of Claude-Joseph Vernet, celebrated for his romanticised depictions of nature and coastal scenes.
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This expansive composition captures a rugged cliffside with cascading waterfalls, a tranquil body of water, and a castle-like structure perched high above.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Figures gather near the water’s edge, adding life and scale, while a tall, slender tree anchors the foreground. The sky is animated with rolling clouds, enhancing the theatrical interplay of light and shadow throughout the piece. Executed with a keen eye for detail and composition, this work pays homage to Vernet’s mastery of mood and movement, offering both historical charm and decorative appeal.

Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this 18th Century Landscape Oil Painting to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167488
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI3870
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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Archive I An 18th-century classical landscape oil painting on canvas featuring a waterfall, rocky cliffs, and distant river set within a moulded giltwood frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Oil on Canvas

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An 18th-century classical landscape oil painting on canvas featuring a waterfall, rocky cliffs, and distant river set within a moulded giltwood frame.
18th Century Oil on Canvas
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Classical
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Giltwood
  • ColourEarth Tone and Blue
  • MotifsWaterfall, Classical ruins, Birch tree, Giltwood frame
  • SizeH 164 cm (65 in) x W 210 cm (83 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

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Eighteenth-century classical landscape paintings, often influenced by the Italianate and Capriccio traditions, depict idealized views of nature combined with architectural ruins, natural water features, and small human figures to create atmospheric compositions.

Artisans employed hand-mixed oil pigments applied to hand-woven linen or cotton canvas stretched over wooden stretcher bars, typically housed within hand-carved, leaf-gilded wooden frames.

Authentic period paintings display natural age-related varnish yellowing, uniform craquelure patterns across the paint layer, historical hand-worked stretchers, and evidence of genuine gold leaf application on the frame.

Positioning a large landscape artwork above a fireplace mantel or sideboard creates a grounding visual centrepiece, offering textural contrast when paired with clean-lined modern furnishings.

Display the canvas away from direct sunlight, heating sources, and fluctuating humidity levels, cleaning gentle surface dust with a soft, dry brush and consulting a professional conservator for varnish restoration.
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