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Victorian Oil Painting River Thames Wallingford Signed E Steele
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Victorian Oil Painting River Thames Wallingford Signed E Steele

19th century
Description

Charming Victorian oil on canvas depicting the River Thames at Wallingford, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880-1900

The atmospheric scene shows figures travelling along the river in a small boat, with Wallingford Bridge stretching across the Thames in the distance

Mature trees and gently sloping riverbanks frame the composition, while an expansive cloudy sky and soft reflections on the water create a peaceful English pastoral scene

The painting is signed. Steeleb lower left and displays the naturalistic colouring and attention to light characteristic of Victorian landscape painting

Presented in an attractive gilt frame, this is a decorative period view of one of the historic stretches of the River Thames

Circa: 1880-1900

Medium: Oil on canvas

Artist: E. Steele, British School

Subject: River Thames at Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Offered in great shape

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Dimensions in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

32 (81.5) x 2 (5) x 22.5 (57)

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
81.5cm (32.09")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Landscape Oil Painting to the 1800s.

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Description
Charming Victorian oil on canvas depicting the River Thames at Wallingford, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880-1900
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The atmospheric scene shows figures travelling along the river in a small boat, with Wallingford Bridge stretching across the Thames in the distance.
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fig 1. A Victorian oil painting depicting a peaceful scene along the River Thames with a distant stone bridge, presented in a wide gilt frame.
fig 1. Victorian Oil Painting River Thames Wallingford Signed E Steele

Mature trees and gently sloping riverbanks frame the composition, while an expansive cloudy sky and soft reflections on the water create a peaceful English pastoral scene

The painting is signed. Steeleb lower left and displays the naturalistic colouring and attention to light characteristic of Victorian landscape painting

fig 2. A Victorian oil painting depicting a peaceful scene along the River Thames with a distant stone bridge, presented in a wide gilt frame.
fig 2. Victorian Oil Painting River Thames Wallingford Signed E Steele

Presented in an attractive gilt frame, this is a decorative period view of one of the historic stretches of the River Thames

Circa: 1880-1900

Medium: Oil on canvas

Artist: E. Steele, British School

Subject: River Thames at Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Offered in great shape

Will ship to anywhere in the world including the US, please get in touch for a quote

Dimensions in inches (CM)

Width x Depth x Height

32 (81.5) x 2 (5) x 22.5 (57)

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
81.5cm (32.09")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Victorian Landscape Oil Painting to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236885
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Victorian Oil Painting River Thames Wallingford Signed E Steele

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A Victorian oil painting depicting a peaceful scene along the River Thames with a distant stone bridge, presented in a wide gilt frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Giltwood
  • ColourWarm Gold and Green
  • MotifsGilt cushion frame, River Thames scene, Arched stone bridge, Signed lower left
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 81.5 cm (32 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

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Victorian landscape oil paintings from the nineteenth century often feature realistic depictions of the British countryside, rivers, and rural architecture, reflecting the periods appreciation for nature and scenic topographies.

These artworks were typically created using oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen canvas or wood panels, presented within moulded pine or plaster giltwood frames.

Authentic pieces generally display fine surface craquelure, natural darkening of varnish, historical oxidisation on the reverse of the canvas, period stretcher keys, and artist signatures consistent with the era.

A Victorian landscape painting can be styled above a fireplace mantelpiece, positioned within a curated gallery wall, or offset against contemporary neutral walls to provide historical contrast.

Keep the canvas out of direct sunlight and away from radiator heat sources, clean the giltwood frame using a soft dry brush, and consult a professional conservator for surface cleaning.
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