Canonbury Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
Unusual to find a pair of these like this as great for hanging either side of furniture
Bought from a private house sale in London's Belgravia
The first painting portrays a serene river landscape, with a broad waterway flowing through wooded banks beneath a softly clouded sky
A mature tree and rocky foreground add depth and framing, while in the distance a castellated building evokes the romanticised medievalism so popular in Victorian taste
The gentle light and reflective water create a calm, atmospheric composition typical of English landscape painting of the period
The second work complements it beautifully, depicting a rural English scene with a winding path leading toward a small cluster of cottages
A slender tree stands beside a still pool in the foreground, while rolling hills fade into a soft blue horizon
The warm earth tones and expansive sky capture the idyllic charm of the English countryside, rendered in a style influenced by the pastoral traditions of 19th-century British schools
Together, the pair form a cohesive and highly decorative set, embodying the Victorian fascination with picturesque rural life—perfect for traditional interiors, whether displayed as a pair or symmetrically in a country house setting
Circa 1880
Offered in great shape
Will ship to anywhere in the world - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote
Dimensions are in inches (CM):
Width x Depth x Height
24" (61 cm) x 18" (46 cm)
Canonbury Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.
London UK antiques & decorative arts - ships globally
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Pair Victorian Oil Paintings English Landscape Pastoral Idyll 1880
