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Archibald Kay Rsa Rsw (Scottish 1860-1935) Oil Painting.
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Archibald Kay Rsa Rsw (Scottish 1860-1935) Oil Painting.

19th century
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ARCHIBALD KAY RSA RSW (SCOTTISH 1860-1935)

The pass of Leny by Callander, (gateway to the highlands)

Oil on board, signed lower right, 29 x 39cm (11.5 x 15.5")

Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Scottish Landscape Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 07643462
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Impasto in the white water: rapid plein-air oil sketch technique.
Signature lower right in dark paint: Archibald Kay.
Scottish Highland subject: typical of the artist's work around the Trossachs.
Moulded swept frame: later 20th-century presentation.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA949066
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Description
ARCHIBALD KAY RSA RSW (SCOTTISH 1860-1935)

The pass of Leny by Callander, (gateway to the highlands)

Oil on board, signed lower right, 29 x 39cm (11.5 x 15.5")

Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Scottish Landscape Oil Painting to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 07643462
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-135 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Impasto in the white water: rapid plein-air oil sketch technique.
Signature lower right in dark paint: Archibald Kay.
Scottish Highland subject: typical of the artist's work around the Trossachs.
Moulded swept frame: later 20th-century presentation.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA949066
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An oil painting depicting a rushing river framed by trees and distant hills, presented in a heavily carved gilt frame.
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Archive I An oil painting depicting a rushing river framed by trees and distant hills, presented in a heavily carved gilt frame.

Archibald Kay Rsa Rsw (Scottish 1860-1935) Oil Painting.

Archive II An oil painting depicting a rushing river framed by trees and distant hills, presented in a heavily carved gilt frame. View II
Archive III An oil painting depicting a rushing river framed by trees and distant hills, presented in a heavily carved gilt frame. View III
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An oil painting depicting a rushing river framed by trees and distant hills, presented in a heavily carved gilt frame.
ARCHIBALD KAY RSA RSW (SCOTTISH 1860-1935) oil painting.
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An oil painting depicting a rushing river framed by trees and distant hills, presented in a heavily carved gilt frame.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScottish Impressionism
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Gilded Wood
  • ColourMuted Green
  • MotifsCarved swept frame, Impasto brushwork, River landscape, Foliage details
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This Victorian oil painting on board by Archibald Kay RSA RSW depicts The Pass of Leny by Callander, showing a rushing river through a Highland landscape under a cloudy sky. Created in the Scottish Impressionism style, the artwork employs expressive impasto brushwork in earthy tones of green, brown, grey and white. It is set within a heavy, ornately carved gilt wood frame featuring elaborate swept scrollwork corners and layered beaded mouldings, with the artist's signature visible in the lower right corner. The piece measures 29 cm high, 39 cm wide and 7 cm deep, making it a substantial focal point for interior display. In a contemporary home, this artwork is ideally placed above the mantelpiece in a living room, study or traditional hallway, where its textured gilded frame and dramatic natural scenery complement heritage interior styles.

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Scottish landscape painting during this period was heavily influenced by French Impressionism and the Glasgow Boys movement. Artists focused on capturing natural light, weather atmospheric effects, and rugged landscapes using painterly brushwork and earthy colour palettes.

Paintings were typically executed using oil-based pigments on stretched linen canvas or wooden panels. Frames were predominantly constructed from carved timber or moulded plaster composition applied to wood, finished with gold leaf or gilding.

Authenticity is verified through a combination of the artists signature, physical evidence of age on the canvas support, period-correct frame construction, and consistent brushwork characteristic of the artists recorded oeuvre.

A classic oil painting functions well as a focal point above a mantelpiece or integrated into a eclectic gallery wall. Pairing traditional artwork with contemporary furniture creates a balanced, layered aesthetic within modern interiors.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and heat sources like radiators. Dust the frame and canvas gently with a soft dry brush; professional cleaning should be performed by a qualified conservator to remove surface dirt or yellowed varnish.
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