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Circle of Richard Wilson (1714-1782) - Tintern Abbey. Oil on Canvas.
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Circle of Richard Wilson (1714-1782) - Tintern Abbey. Oil on Canvas.

18th century
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An atmospheric late 18th century oil on canvas of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, Wales. Circle of Richard Wilson (Welsh, 1714-1782).

Three conversing figures sit the fore, with fishermen and sailboats upon the River Wye with Tintern Abbey and its magnificent landscape behind, all under a golden hour sky.

There is some slack to the canvas and a light stretcher crease to the left side. The canvas edge sits ever so slightly under the top of the frame (please see photographs). The work is housed in a period gilt frame which has multiple losses but has been re-gilded at some point in its history so displays well nonetheless.

A striking work.

Dimensions (framed):-

Width: 58.5cm

Height: 53.5cm

Depth: 6cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Landscape Oil Painting to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09717548
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-270 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Fixed pine stretcher without keys: canvas preparation typical of the 18th century.
Unlined hand-woven linen canvas: natural darkening and oxidisation on the reverse.
Stretcher bar crease in the paint layer: decades of natural tension and settling.
Carved wooden frame: period mitred joinery with visible gesso and later gilding.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53.5cm (21.06")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245364
Dealers Internal Reference
8088
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Description
An atmospheric late 18th century oil on canvas of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, Wales. Circle of Richard Wilson (Welsh, 1714-1782).
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Three conversing figures sit the fore, with fishermen and sailboats upon the River Wye with Tintern Abbey and its magnificent landscape behind, all under a golden hour sky.
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fig 1. An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a serene river landscape with Tintern Abbey in the background, set within a moulded gilded frame.
fig 1. Circle of Richard Wilson (1714-1782) - Tintern Abbey. Oil on Canvas.

There is some slack to the canvas and a light stretcher crease to the left side. The canvas edge sits ever so slightly under the top of the frame (please see photographs). The work is housed in a period gilt frame which has multiple losses but has been re-gilded at some point in its history so displays well nonetheless.

A striking work.

Dimensions (framed):-

Width: 58.5cm

Height: 53.5cm

Depth: 6cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Antique Landscape Oil Painting to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09717548
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 215-270 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Fixed pine stretcher without keys: canvas preparation typical of the 18th century.
Unlined hand-woven linen canvas: natural darkening and oxidisation on the reverse.
Stretcher bar crease in the paint layer: decades of natural tension and settling.
Carved wooden frame: period mitred joinery with visible gesso and later gilding.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
53.5cm (21.06")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245364
Dealers Internal Ref
8088
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Archive I An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a serene river landscape with Tintern Abbey in the background, set within a moulded gilded frame.

Circle of Richard Wilson (1714-1782) - Tintern Abbey. Oil on Canvas.

Archive II An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a serene river landscape with Tintern Abbey in the background, set within a moulded gilded frame. View II
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An 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a serene river landscape with Tintern Abbey in the background, set within a moulded gilded frame.
Circle Of Richard Wilson (1714-1782) - Tintern Abbey. Oil On Canvas.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century British Landscape
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Gilded Wood
  • ColourMuted Green and Gold
  • MotifsAbbey ruins, River vista, Gilded moulded frame, Atmospheric sky
  • SizeH 53.5 cm (21 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This 18th century British landscape oil painting on canvas depicts a serene river vista of Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, Wales, attributed to the circle of Richard Wilson. Three conversing figures sit in the foreground near fishermen and sailboats upon the River Wye under an atmospheric, cloudy sky, with distant mountains behind the abbey ruins. The artwork displays a palette of muted green, blue, and earthy brown, housed in a period gilded wooden frame featuring mitred corners, stepped inner profiles, and cross-shaped decorative carvings at the top, bottom, and sides. The frame shows multiple losses and signs of re-gilding, while the canvas exhibits slack, a light stretcher crease to the left side, and sits slightly under the top frame edge. Measuring 53.5 cm high, 58.5 cm wide, and 6 cm deep, this piece suits placement above the mantel in an English country house interior, bringing traditional 18th-century landscape artistry to a living room, study, or hallway. Its classic subject matter and patinated gilt frame complement period or eclectic decorative schemes, adding historic depth and visual interest to a wall display.

FAQs

Eighteenth-century British landscape painting was heavily influenced by the Italianate ideal, featuring atmospheric perspective, classical ruins, balanced natural scenery, and subtle light effects popularized by artists such as Richard Wilson and Claude Lorrain.

Paintings from this era were typically executed using oil paints mixed with natural mineral pigments on hand-stretched linen canvas, housed within hand-carved or moulded timber frames finished with gold leaf.

Authentic period paintings show age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, natural darkening of the varnish, evidence of hand-woven canvas, period timber stretchers, and original gilded frames with historical wear.

Classical landscapes can be positioned above a fireplace mantel or sideboard to create a focal point, pairing equally well with traditional wood panelling or minimalist modern backdrops for visual contrast.

Dust the frame and canvas gently with a soft, dry microfibre brush, avoid direct sunlight and extreme humidity changes, and consult a professional art conservator for surface cleaning or varnish removal.
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