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Benjamin Barker of Bath (1776 - 1838) - A Mountainous Landscape Painting with Figures.
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Benjamin Barker of Bath (1776 - 1838) - A Mountainous Landscape Painting with Figures.

19th century
Description

A fine and atmospheric early 19th century landscape of a mountainous wooded landscape, with a waterfall and conversing figures.

Benjamin Barker (1776–1838)

Landscape painter Benjamin Barker was part of the dynasty of Welsh painters descended from Benjamin, foreman and enamel painter at the japan works in Pontypool, Benjamin Barker II was born in Pontypool and later moved to Bath. While their father had specialised in sporting and animal subjects, Benjamin gained fame as a landscape painter during the years 1813–20 he was a large exhibitor of views and landscape compositions at the Watercolour Society and between 1800 and 1821 he exhibited at the Royal Academy. He was also an exhibitor at the British Institution.

His English Landscape Scenery, a volume of forty-eight aquatints published in 1824 was well considered. He died at Totnes after a lingering illness, 2 March 1838, aged 62. Thales Fielding engraved fourty-eight of his landscapes in aquatint.

This fine work is in an excellent state of conservation and is ready to hang in a period gilt composition frame with wonderful mellow gilding.

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Canvas: 56cm x 47cm

Frame: 82cm x 70cm

Price: £2200

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

The English Interior has dated this Georgian Landscape Oil Painting to the Regency era.

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Description
A fine and atmospheric early 19th century landscape of a mountainous wooded landscape, with a waterfall and conversing figures.

Benjamin Barker (1776–1838)

Landscape painter Benjamin Barker was part of the dynasty of Welsh painters descended from Benjamin, foreman and enamel painter at the japan works in Pontypool, Benjamin Barker II was born in Pontypool and later moved to Bath. While their father had specialised in sporting and animal subjects, Benjamin gained fame as a landscape painter during the years 1813–20 he was a large exhibitor of views and landscape compositions at the Watercolour Society and between 1800 and 1821 he exhibited at the Royal Academy. He was also an exhibitor at the British Institution.

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His English Landscape Scenery, a volume of forty-eight aquatints published in 1824 was well considered.
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He died at Totnes after a lingering illness, 2 March 1838, aged 62. Thales Fielding engraved fourty-eight of his landscapes in aquatint.

fig 1. An antique oil painting depicting a dramatic mountainous river valley with two figures in the foreground, encased in an ornate carved gilt frame.
fig 1. Benjamin Barker of Bath (1776 - 1838) - A Mountainous Landscape Painting with Figures.

This fine work is in an excellent state of conservation and is ready to hang in a period gilt composition frame with wonderful mellow gilding.

Higher resolution images upon request

Worldwide shipping available.

Canvas: 56cm x 47cm

Frame: 82cm x 70cm

Price: £2200

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated this Georgian Landscape Oil Painting to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236442
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Archive I An antique oil painting depicting a dramatic mountainous river valley with two figures in the foreground, encased in an ornate carved gilt frame.

Benjamin Barker of Bath (1776 - 1838) - A Mountainous Landscape Painting with Figures.

Archive II An antique oil painting depicting a dramatic mountainous river valley with two figures in the foreground, encased in an ornate carved gilt frame. View II
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An antique oil painting depicting a dramatic mountainous river valley with two figures in the foreground, encased in an ornate carved gilt frame.
Benjamin Barker of Bath (1776 - 1838) - A Mountainous Landscape Painting with Figures.
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An antique oil painting depicting a dramatic mountainous river valley with two figures in the foreground, encased in an ornate carved gilt frame.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourGold and Brown
  • MotifsCarved corner rosettes, scroll leaf frame moulding, river gorge scene, atmospheric lighting
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Georgian landscape painting typically features dramatic natural scenery, influenced by the Picturesque and Romantic movements of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, often depicting classical ruins, rugged mountains, or pastoral countryside.

Paintings from this era were usually executed using oil paints composed of ground pigments in linseed or walnut oil onto stretched linen canvas, framed within carved timber or plaster composition mouldings finished with gold leaf.

Authentic works often display age-related craquelure across the paint surface, natural oxidation of varnish, stretcher key marks on the reverse of the canvas, and hand-carved or plaster composition detail on period framing.

Position the artwork as a focal point against neutral or deep dark wall tones in a hallway, library, or living space, pairing traditional fine art with clean-lined contemporary furnishings to create visual balance.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme heat sources. Lightly dust the frame with a soft brush, and consult a professional conservator for any canvas cleaning or varnish restoration.
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