Prometheus Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
There is a lot of detail in the painting and layering of composition with a detailed village in the background drawing the eye up through a corn field, I also particularly like the ivy covered tree. The paintingis only signed in monogram 'E.M.S.' which I have been unable to identify, it is dated 1882. The painting is mounted in a period gilt frame. The painting has been professionally cleaned and a small hole restored, it does have some craqueleure. The frame is in untouched condition with the original gilt finish and as one would expect with a frame of this size it does have the odd scratch none of which are too distracting. The painting is very large and makes a great decorative impact, while at the same time it is not too grand or overbearing.
Overall sizes in inches including frame:
46 1/2 by 38 1/2
Prometheus Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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