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Tintern Abbey by Hopkins Horsley Hobday Horsley (1807-1890). Oil on Canvas.
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Tintern Abbey by Hopkins Horsley Hobday Horsley (1807-1890). Oil on Canvas.

19th century
Sold 3 July 2026 · Harrington Antiques
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'Tintern Abbey' by Hopkins Horsley Hobday Horsley (British, 1807-1890). Titled and signed 'Horsley' verso. Exhibition label verso, reading, 'No. 15 Tintern Abbey 1851'.

H. H. H. Horsley specialised in atmospheric winter scenes, pastoral landscapes and continental views. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists. This work bears a numbered label verso indicating it was exhibited, or certainly intended for exhibition. Whether an atmospheric, pastoral or continental scene, Horsley's paintings usually incorporate a dog, this work does not disappoint.

The scene shows a man with his dog, striding towards two figures tucked in the shadows of the abbey under light of the moon. The work is well executed, with superb use of light to create atmosphere and fantastic depth of field.

There is a stretcher crease to the right side of the work and craquelure in areas, predominantly to the sky but the paint remains stable throughout (please see photographs). The work is housed in a period frame which has been historically overpainted.

A striking work.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 51.5cm

Width: 41.5cm

Depth: 7cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51.5cm (20.28")
Width
41.5cm (16.34")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1222787
Dealers Internal Reference
8025
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Description
'Tintern Abbey' by Hopkins Horsley Hobday Horsley (British, 1807-1890). Titled and signed 'Horsley' verso. Exhibition label verso, reading, 'No. 15 Tintern Abbey 1851'.

H. H. H. Horsley specialised in atmospheric winter scenes, pastoral landscapes and continental views. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists.

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This work bears a numbered label verso indicating it was exhibited, or certainly intended for exhibition.
Harrington Antiques

Whether an atmospheric, pastoral or continental scene, Horsley's paintings usually incorporate a dog, this work does not disappoint.

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting an overgrown abbey ruin in a moonlit landscape, housed within an ornate, heavy gilt frame.
fig 1. Tintern Abbey by Hopkins Horsley Hobday Horsley (1807-1890). Oil on Canvas.

The scene shows a man with his dog, striding towards two figures tucked in the shadows of the abbey under light of the moon. The work is well executed, with superb use of light to create atmosphere and fantastic depth of field.

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicting an overgrown abbey ruin in a moonlit landscape, housed within an ornate, heavy gilt frame.
fig 2. Tintern Abbey by Hopkins Horsley Hobday Horsley (1807-1890). Oil on Canvas.

There is a stretcher crease to the right side of the work and craquelure in areas, predominantly to the sky but the paint remains stable throughout (please see photographs). The work is housed in a period frame which has been historically overpainted.

A striking work.

Dimensions (framed):-

Height: 51.5cm

Width: 41.5cm

Depth: 7cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 1850s.

Height
51.5cm (20.28")
Width
41.5cm (16.34")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1222787
Dealers Internal Ref
8025
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Archive I An antique oil painting depicting an overgrown abbey ruin in a moonlit landscape, housed within an ornate, heavy gilt frame. SOLD3 JUL 26

Tintern Abbey by Hopkins Horsley Hobday Horsley (1807-1890). Oil on Canvas.

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An antique oil painting depicting an overgrown abbey ruin in a moonlit landscape, housed within an ornate, heavy gilt frame.
Tintern Abbey by Hopkins Horsley Hobday Horsley (1807-1890). Oil On Canvas.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Gilt wood, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOrnate scrolling gilt frame, Romantic architectural ruins, Atmospheric moonlight
  • SizeH 51.5 cm (20 in) x W 41.5 cm (16 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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Nineteenth-century British landscape art often focused on romanticism, dramatic natural scenery, and historical ruins, capturing atmospheric light and emotional depth through oil on canvas.

Authentic pieces from this era typically feature hand-stretched linen or canvas primed with gesso, housed in elaborately moulded, gessoed and gilt wooden frames.

Authentication involves examining canvas weave, stretcher bar construction, pigment composition under magnification, artist signatures, and framing methods typical of the period.

Positioning the artwork as a focal point against neutral or dark accent walls allows the rich tones and ornate framing to provide a sophisticated historical contrast.

Maintain stable temperature and humidity levels, keep out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, and consult a professional conservator for periodic cleaning of the canvas and frame.
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