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Edward Priestley (1820–1880) – Oil on Canvas, Horses Running in a Landscape with Steam Locomotive
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Edward Priestley (1820–1880) – Oil on Canvas, Horses Running in a Landscape with Steam Locomotive

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A charming and unusual Victorian oil on canvas by the English painter Edward Priestley (1820–1880).

The composition depicts three powerful horses galloping across an open pasture, beautifully juxtaposed against an early steam locomotive and carriage passing in the distant background. Priestley masterfully captures a poignant moment in British history: the direct contrast between traditional rural life and the unstoppable momentum of the Industrial Revolution. The rhythmic movement of the horses is cleverly echoed by the trailing steam of the train beyond.

Known for his picturesque rural scenes and sporting subjects, Priestley’s works are held in notable public collections, including the National Trust (Sunnycroft) and the Warrington Museum & Art Gallery.

This particular piece stands out due to its cross-collectible appeal. While it is a classic example of 19th-century British provincial equestrian art, the rare inclusion of early railway iconography adds an exceptional layer of historical interest, making it equally attractive to enthusiasts of industrial history and railway memorabilia.

The painting is signed to the lower right and is presented in an attractive gilt frame. The warm palette, atmospheric landscape and unusual railway detail make this a particularly decorative and engaging example of the artist's work.

Signed: Lower right

Dimensions: 90cm x 65cm x 5cm

Presented in good antique condition with age-related surface wear and craquelure consistent with a Victorian oil painting. Please refer to photographs for a detailed assessment of condition. There is a tiny historic repair to the reverse to stabilise a small puncture located in the top right of the tall tree. The repair is completely secure and the painting is sound, stable and ready to hang.

A highly decorative and increasingly scarce Victorian sporting landscape combining equestrian and railway interest.

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The Antiques Hound has dated this Victorian Equestrian Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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A charming and unusual Victorian oil on canvas by the English painter Edward Priestley (1820–1880).
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The composition depicts three powerful horses galloping across an open pasture, beautifully juxtaposed against an early steam locomotive and carriage passing in the distant background.
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Priestley masterfully captures a poignant moment in British history: the direct contrast between traditional rural life and the unstoppable momentum of the Industrial Revolution. The rhythmic movement of the horses is cleverly echoed by the trailing steam of the train beyond.

fig 1. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting three galloping horses in a landscape with a steam train in the background, framed in an ornate gilded wood frame.
fig 1. Edward Priestley (1820–1880) – Oil on Canvas, Horses Running in a Landscape with Steam Locomotive

Known for his picturesque rural scenes and sporting subjects, Priestley’s works are held in notable public collections, including the National Trust (Sunnycroft) and the Warrington Museum & Art Gallery.

fig 2. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting three galloping horses in a landscape with a steam train in the background, framed in an ornate gilded wood frame.
fig 2. Edward Priestley (1820–1880) – Oil on Canvas, Horses Running in a Landscape with Steam Locomotive

This particular piece stands out due to its cross-collectible appeal. While it is a classic example of 19th-century British provincial equestrian art, the rare inclusion of early railway iconography adds an exceptional layer of historical interest, making it equally attractive to enthusiasts of industrial history and railway memorabilia.

fig 3. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting three galloping horses in a landscape with a steam train in the background, framed in an ornate gilded wood frame.
fig 3. Edward Priestley (1820–1880) – Oil on Canvas, Horses Running in a Landscape with Steam Locomotive

The painting is signed to the lower right and is presented in an attractive gilt frame. The warm palette, atmospheric landscape and unusual railway detail make this a particularly decorative and engaging example of the artist's work.

fig 4. A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting three galloping horses in a landscape with a steam train in the background, framed in an ornate gilded wood frame.
fig 4. Edward Priestley (1820–1880) – Oil on Canvas, Horses Running in a Landscape with Steam Locomotive

Signed: Lower right

Dimensions: 90cm x 65cm x 5cm

Presented in good antique condition with age-related surface wear and craquelure consistent with a Victorian oil painting. Please refer to photographs for a detailed assessment of condition. There is a tiny historic repair to the reverse to stabilise a small puncture located in the top right of the tall tree. The repair is completely secure and the painting is sound, stable and ready to hang.

A highly decorative and increasingly scarce Victorian sporting landscape combining equestrian and railway interest.

Date of Manufacture

The Antiques Hound has dated this Victorian Equestrian Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting three galloping horses in a landscape with a steam train in the background, framed in an ornate gilded wood frame.

Edward Priestley (1820–1880) – Oil on Canvas, Horses Running in a Landscape with Steam Locomotive

Archive II A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting three galloping horses in a landscape with a steam train in the background, framed in an ornate gilded wood frame. View II
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A 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting three galloping horses in a landscape with a steam train in the background, framed in an ornate gilded wood frame.
Edward Priestley (1820–1880) – Oil on Canvas, Horses Running in a Landscape with Steam Locomotive
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Equestrian
  • MaterialOil on canvas, gilded wood frame
  • ColourWarm Earth Tones and Gold
  • MotifsGalloping horses, Steam locomotive, Ornate gilded frame, Rolling countryside landscape

This 19th-century oil painting on canvas by Edward Priestley depicts three galloping horses across an open pasture, set against a rolling countryside landscape with a distant steam locomotive and carriage. The composition uses warm earth tones for the horses and landscape, bounded by an ornate gilded wood frame displaying decorative moulded flourishes and corner detailing. Signs of age include surface wear and craquelure across the canvas surface, alongside a tiny historic repair to the reverse stabilising a small puncture near the trees. Measuring 90 cm wide by 65 cm high with a 5 cm depth, the artwork suits placement above the mantel in a traditional English country house living room or study. The Victorian equestrian piece combines rural tradition with early industrial history, making it ready to hang in a domestic interior.

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Victorian equestrian art typically depicts horses within detailed natural landscapes, often capturing themes of speed, rural pursuits, or the subtle impact of expanding technological elements like railways.

Artists commonly utilised oil paint applied to stretched cotton or linen canvas, often presented in hand-carved or moulded wood and gesso frames finished with gold leaf.

Authentic period canvases usually exhibit fine natural craquelure across the paint surface, historic surface patination, traditional stretcher construction, and gentle wear to the frame gilding.

Displaying a traditional equestrian canvas above a contemporary sideboard or mantelpiece creates a sophisticated balance between historical art and modern architecture.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels, dusting the surface lightly with a dry, soft-bristled brush rather than applying moisture or cleaning solvents.
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