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Primitive Folk Art Painting of Rural Street Scene, 1905
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Primitive Folk Art Painting of Rural Street Scene, 1905

1900 - 1920
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Description

An evocative painting of a rural village street scene, showing a cart shed and cottages, with figures and chickens chatting and clucking in the road. Signed and dated "E. Lewis 1905".

Oil on canvas, unrestored condition, in original frame.

Image size: 50,5 cms wide; 34 cms high

Frame size: 68 cms wide; 51 cms high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Edwardian Folk Art Painting to the Edwardian era.

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SA558341
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Description
An evocative painting of a rural village street scene, showing a cart shed and cottages, with figures and chickens chatting and clucking in the road. Signed and dated "E. Lewis 1905".

Oil on canvas, unrestored condition, in original frame.

Image size: 50,5 cms wide; 34 cms high

Frame size: 68 cms wide; 51 cms high.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Edwardian Folk Art Painting to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA558341
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An original 1905 oil painting depicting a rural village street lined with thatched cottages, trees, and figures.
Primitive Folk Art Painting of Rural Street Scene, 1905
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Primitive or naive folk art is characterised by a non-academic approach to proportion, scale, and perspective. Artists typically focus on depicting everyday rural life, local landscapes, and personal narratives using simplified shapes and flat planes of colour.

Paintings from this era were predominantly executed using oil paints ground with natural pigments on stretched cotton or linen canvas, wooden panels, or heavy artist board. Frames were typically timber, sometimes gilded or painted with simple mouldings.

Authentic works from this period often display natural craquelure across the paint surface, age-appropriate discolouration or varnish yellowing, and period-specific stretcher bars or canvas stamps. Artist signatures alongside specific dates, such as 1905, also help verify the timeline.

An antique rural landscape complements modern interiors when hung above a timber sideboard, placed on a picture ledge, or integrated into a gallery wall. Pairing the painting with natural materials like stone, oak, and linen enhances its rustic texture.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent cracking and warping. Dust the surface gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, and consult a professional conservator for heavy cleaning or varnish removal.
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