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A Late 18th Century Oil Painting on Canvas of a Rural Idyl

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A late 18th century oil painting on canvas of a wooded landscape with cattle watering in the foreground, a seated man to the left and a shepherd with a flock of sheep in the background with a small bridge, all under a blue sky with white clouds, framed in a giltwood frame. English circa 1790. Canvas size: 20” by 24” (51 x 61 cm)

Condition: Excellent, the painting has recently been cleaned, and it has at some point been relined. The frame is probably later but is in keeping with the painting.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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Chequers Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oil Landscape to the Georgian era.

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SA726670
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A late 18th century oil painting on canvas of a wooded landscape with cattle watering in the foreground, a seated man to the left and a shepherd with a flock of sheep in the background with a small bridge, all under a blue sky with white clouds, framed in a giltwood frame. English circa 1790. Canvas size: 20” by 24” (51 x 61 cm)

Condition: Excellent, the painting has recently been cleaned, and it has at some point been relined. The frame is probably later but is in keeping with the painting.

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oil Landscape to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA726670
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A late 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with cattle standing in a stream, surrounded by mature trees, housed in a moulded giltwood frame.
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Archive I A late 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with cattle standing in a stream, surrounded by mature trees, housed in a moulded giltwood frame.

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A late 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with cattle standing in a stream, surrounded by mature trees, housed in a moulded giltwood frame.
A late 18th century oil painting on canvas of a rural idyl
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A late 18th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with cattle standing in a stream, surrounded by mature trees, housed in a moulded giltwood frame.
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Pastoral landscapes from the late 18th century typically portray tranquil rural scenes depicting livestock, rivers, mature trees, and natural light inspired by the Romantic movement and artists of the English School.

Artists during this era applied oil-based pigments bound with linseed oil onto stretched linen canvas. Frames were typically crafted from hand-carved wood with applied gesso and real gold leaf gilding.

Authentic works from this period exhibit age-appropriate craquelure across the paint layer, hand-stitched canvas edges, historical timber stretcher bars, and natural oxidisation on the reverse side.

Display the framed artwork as a central focal point above a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table to establish contrast within contemporary minimalist or traditional decorative schemes.

Position the canvas away from direct sunlight, humidity, and heat sources. Dust lightly using a dry, soft-bristled brush, and consult a qualified art conservator for deeper surface cleaning.
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