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Babes in the Woods Oil on Canvas
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for sale €1,047     $1,137
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Babes in the Woods Oil on Canvas

19th century
Description

A well executed late Victorian oil on canvas with unusual subject matter of young children before a spooky back drop of a dark woodland/grotto setting. The frame is more recent but good quality. Condition is good and ready to hang. Free UK mainland delivery* . Canvas size. H.49cm x W.39cm.m

Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Children Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245590
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SKU.G.247
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Description
A well executed late Victorian oil on canvas with unusual subject matter of young children before a spooky back drop of a dark woodland/grotto setting. The frame is more recent but good quality. Condition is good and ready to hang. Free UK mainland delivery* . Canvas size. H.49cm x W.39cm.m
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Children Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245590
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU.G.247
witchantiques.com
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2013
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting two sleeping children in a dark woodland setting, enclosed within a fluted gilt frame.
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Archive I An antique oil painting on canvas depicting two sleeping children in a dark woodland setting, enclosed within a fluted gilt frame.

Babes in the Woods Oil on Canvas

Archive II An antique oil painting on canvas depicting two sleeping children in a dark woodland setting, enclosed within a fluted gilt frame. View II
Archive III An antique oil painting on canvas depicting two sleeping children in a dark woodland setting, enclosed within a fluted gilt frame. View III
Archive IV An antique oil painting on canvas depicting two sleeping children in a dark woodland setting, enclosed within a fluted gilt frame. View IV
Archive V An antique oil painting on canvas depicting two sleeping children in a dark woodland setting, enclosed within a fluted gilt frame. View V
Archive VI An antique oil painting on canvas depicting two sleeping children in a dark woodland setting, enclosed within a fluted gilt frame. View VI
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Higher Walton Mill
Higher Walton Rd
Higher Walton
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 4DJ
United Kingdom

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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting two sleeping children in a dark woodland setting, enclosed within a fluted gilt frame.
Babes in the Woods Oil on Canvas
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting two sleeping children in a dark woodland setting, enclosed within a fluted gilt frame.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Gilt wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFluted frame moulding, Figurative composition, Dark forest backdrop
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian narrative oil paintings are characterised by storytelling subjects often drawn from folklore, literature, or moral allegories, executed with realistic detail and deep tonal contrast on stretched canvas.

Paintings from this era were typically executed using natural pigment-based oil paints on woven linen canvas, housed within carved wood or plaster mouldings finished in gold leaf or bronze paint.

Authentic period paintings exhibit fine surface craquelure, natural darkening or yellowing of the original varnish layer, period-correct stretcher bars, and age-related oxidisation on the timber frame back.

Positioning a gilt-framed antique oil painting above a modern console table or within a layered gallery wall creates contrast, adding depth and narrative character to minimalist or transitional rooms.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent paint cracking. Dust the surface lightly with a soft dry brush and refrain from using water or chemical cleaners.
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