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A 19th Century Oil on Canvas of Windsor Castle, Circa 1850
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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A 19th Century Oil on Canvas of Windsor Castle, Circa 1850

19th century
Description

A charming mid-19th century oil on canvas depicting Windsor Castle viewed from the Eton side of the River Thames.

The composition is attractively arranged with the castle rising beyond a wooded hillside, the Round Tower prominently flying the Royal Standard. In the foreground, a gently curving stretch of river reflects the soft sky, bordered by parkland, mature trees and a small rustic footbridge. Swans glide across the water, enhancing the tranquil pastoral character of the scene.

The artist has framed the distant architecture with darker foreground trees, creating depth and contrast between light and shadow — a compositional device typical of Victorian landscape painting. The handling of foliage and the soft atmospheric sky lend the work a romantic and decorative quality.

Oil on canvas, laid on board.

Apparently unsigned.

Unframed.

Circa 1850

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Windsor Castle Oil Painting to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195729
Dealers Internal Reference
C2660
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Description
A charming mid-19th century oil on canvas depicting Windsor Castle viewed from the Eton side of the River Thames.
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The composition is attractively arranged with the castle rising beyond a wooded hillside, the Round Tower prominently flying the Royal Standard.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

In the foreground, a gently curving stretch of river reflects the soft sky, bordered by parkland, mature trees and a small rustic footbridge. Swans glide across the water, enhancing the tranquil pastoral character of the scene.

fig 1. An antique 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting Windsor Castle atop a distant hill framed by trees and a river in the foreground.
fig 1. A 19th Century Oil on Canvas of Windsor Castle, Circa 1850

The artist has framed the distant architecture with darker foreground trees, creating depth and contrast between light and shadow — a compositional device typical of Victorian landscape painting. The handling of foliage and the soft atmospheric sky lend the work a romantic and decorative quality.

Oil on canvas, laid on board.

Apparently unsigned.

Unframed.

Circa 1850

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Windsor Castle Oil Painting to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195729
Dealers Internal Ref
C2660
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Archive I An antique 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting Windsor Castle atop a distant hill framed by trees and a river in the foreground.

A 19th Century Oil on Canvas of Windsor Castle, Circa 1850

Archive II An antique 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting Windsor Castle atop a distant hill framed by trees and a river in the foreground. View II
Archive III An antique 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting Windsor Castle atop a distant hill framed by trees and a river in the foreground. View III
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An antique 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting Windsor Castle atop a distant hill framed by trees and a river in the foreground.
A 19th Century Oil on Canvas of Windsor Castle, Circa 1850
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An antique 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting Windsor Castle atop a distant hill framed by trees and a river in the foreground.
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During the 19th century, British artists focused heavily on topographical and romanticised views of famous landmarks, royal estates, and natural scenery, using oil paints on natural woven canvas.

Artists utilised oil-based pigments mixed with drying oils, applied onto hand-stretched canvas prepared with a gesso ground, and supported by wooden stretcher bars.

Authentic period works display natural age craquelure across the paint surface, hand-carved or aged wooden stretchers, natural canvas oxidisation on the reverse, and period-appropriate pigment application.

Position the artwork as a focal point above a mantelpiece or console table, pairing it with neutral wall tones or contemporary furniture to create visual depth and historic contrast.

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and heat sources, dusting gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush without applying chemical cleaning products.
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