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An Early 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas of Tintern Abbey
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An Early 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas of Tintern Abbey

18th century
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An early 19th century oil painting on canvas of a ruin probably Tintern Abbey on the banks of the Wye, the foreground with figures casting nets into the river, the Abbey in mid foreground, and with trees, a village and hills in the distance, under a partly cloudy sky, in a broad swept giltwood frame with beading and an outer border of stiff leaves. English circa 1800. Canvas size 18” x 23” (46cm x 59cm)

Condition: Overall very good, the painting has at some point been relined with very minor retouching, the frame has some small losses but is generally in good condition. The frame is probably a late 19th century replacement.

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this 19th Century Landscape Painting to the Georgian era.

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SA845440
Description
An early 19th century oil painting on canvas of a ruin probably Tintern Abbey on the banks of the Wye, the foreground with figures casting nets into the river, the Abbey in mid foreground, and with trees, a village and hills in the distance, under a partly cloudy sky, in a broad swept giltwood frame with beading and an outer border of stiff leaves. English circa 1800. Canvas size 18” x 23” (46cm x 59cm)
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Condition: Overall very good, the painting has at some point been relined with very minor retouching, the frame has some small losses but is generally in good condition.
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The frame is probably a late 19th century replacement.

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Chequers Antiques has dated this 19th Century Landscape Painting to the Georgian era.

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SA845440
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An early nineteenth-century oil painting depicting Tintern Abbey beside a river, surrounded by mountains and set within a carved gold frame.
An early 19th century oil painting on canvas of Tintern Abbey
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An early nineteenth-century oil painting depicting Tintern Abbey beside a river, surrounded by mountains and set within a carved gold frame.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRomanticism
  • MaterialOil on Canvas, Giltwood
  • ColourGold and Green
  • MotifsGilt leaf frame, River landscape, Abbey ruins, Mountain background
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This early 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicts a river landscape with abbey ruins against a mountain background in the Romanticism style. Rendered in an English Country House design vibe, the composition includes figures by the water, trees, a village, and a partly cloudy sky, housed within a broad swept giltwood frame with beading and an outer border of stiff leaf carving, showing small losses to the wood. The overall dimensions measure 64 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep. Suitable for placement above the mantel in a living room or study, this piece brings traditional English heritage to interior schemes. The canvas has undergone relining with minor retouching, set within a replacement frame that contrasts with the golden and green tones of the artistic palette. The artwork functions as a focal point in domestic settings, pairing well with period furniture and classic architectural details.

FAQs

Early nineteenth-century British landscape paintings frequently feature themes from Romanticism, focusing on historic architecture, dramatic natural topography, and atmospheric lighting.

Paintings from this era were traditionally executed with hand-ground oil pigments on stretched flax or linen canvas, often presented in carved pine or plaster frames finished with gilt leaf.

Authentic works from this period typically exhibit age-appropriate surface craquelure, natural oxidisation of the varnish layer, and historical wooden stretchers with hand-cut keys.

A framed canvas landscape can be hung above a mantelpiece or console table to establish a focal point, introducing texture and historical contrast against contemporary walls.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, humidity fluctuations, and radiator heat, removing surface dust lightly using a dry, soft-bristled brush.
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