What characterises 18th-century pastoral landscape paintings?

Pastoral landscapes from this era frequently depict rural agricultural scenes, livestock, and tranquil natural settings, reflecting Romantic idealisations of countryside life and classical pastoral themes.

What materials were traditionally used in 18th-century oil paintings?

Artists typically applied oil pigments bound with drying oils onto stretched linen canvas or solid timber panels, which were then sealed with a protective varnish and mounted in hand-crafted wood frames.

How do experts verify the authenticity of an oil painting from this period?

Authenticity is evaluated by examining natural craquelure across the paint surface, period-appropriate stretcher construction, canvas oxidisation, and timber frame characteristics.

How can a traditional pastoral painting be styled in a modern interior?

Positioning traditional landscape artwork above a mantelpiece or console table creates a grounded focal point, contrasting effectively against contemporary neutral walls.

How should an antique oil painting be cleaned and preserved?

Paintings should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat sources, with routine maintenance limited to light dusting using a soft brush; surface cleaning should be conducted by a qualified conservator.

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Large 18th Century Oil Painting Cattle Gathered Watering in Landscape

Name: Large 18th Century Oil Painting Cattle Gathered Watering in Landscape
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA921605
Price: 8000 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

Description

1 Fine Large Work Of Art Antique Georgian Oil Painting Cattle Gathered Watering In Country English Landscape.

Subject charming beautiful animal study of a group of cattle gathered watering on a rolling landscape with country farm buildings in the background and trees to the right with other cattle in resting in places on the bank by the river.

Oil on canvas.

The painting is not signed but this is typical for this type of work from this relatively early period.

An exceptional fine Georgian artwork.

Set in a traditional large deep thick oak wood frame.

Circa Georgian era.

Provenance label verso.

Such a delightful scene to the eye.

Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of subject matter such elaborate detail.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.

Incredible conversation piece for your guests.

We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.

We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.

Condition report.

Offered in fine used condition.

Front painting surface having various craquelure, paint loss, foxing stains in places also the canvas has been relined. Oak frame has general wear, scuffs, small chips, repairs commensurate with usage & old age. The back will need to be repositioned as its slightly come out of place.

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Dimensions in inches & centimetres of the frame approximate

High 35.23" (89.5cm)

Wide 44.68" (113.5cm)

Depth thickness of frame 3.93" (10cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

89.5cm (35.24")

Width

113.5cm (44.69")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd has dated this Antique Cattle Oil Painting to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA921605

Dealers Internal Reference

314

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Description

1 Fine Large Work Of Art Antique Georgian Oil Painting Cattle Gathered Watering In Country English Landscape.

Subject charming beautiful animal study of a group of cattle gathered watering on a rolling landscape with country farm buildings in the background and trees to the right with other cattle in resting in places on the bank by the river.

fig 1. An 18th-century oil painting depicting a herd of cattle drinking at a waterhole within a countryside landscape, set in a wide timber frame. — fig 1. Large 18th Century Oil Painting Cattle Gathered Watering in Landscape

Oil on canvas.

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The painting is not signed but this is typical for this type of work from this relatively early period.

Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

An exceptional fine Georgian artwork.

Set in a traditional large deep thick oak wood frame.

fig 2. An 18th-century oil painting depicting a herd of cattle drinking at a waterhole within a countryside landscape, set in a wide timber frame. — fig 2. Large 18th Century Oil Painting Cattle Gathered Watering in Landscape

Circa Georgian era.

Provenance label verso.

Such a delightful scene to the eye.

Highly sought after due to the collectible nature of subject matter such elaborate detail.

With hanging thread on the back ready for immediate home wall display.

fig 3. An 18th-century oil painting depicting a herd of cattle drinking at a waterhole within a countryside landscape, set in a wide timber frame. — fig 3. Large 18th Century Oil Painting Cattle Gathered Watering in Landscape

Incredible conversation piece for your guests.

We only select & sell paintings based upon subject, quality & significance.

We provide our clients with friendly professional customer service.

Condition report.

fig 4. An 18th-century oil painting depicting a herd of cattle drinking at a waterhole within a countryside landscape, set in a wide timber frame. — fig 4. Large 18th Century Oil Painting Cattle Gathered Watering in Landscape

Offered in fine used condition.

Front painting surface having various craquelure, paint loss, foxing stains in places also the canvas has been relined. Oak frame has general wear, scuffs, small chips, repairs commensurate with usage & old age. The back will need to be repositioned as its slightly come out of place.