Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.
Built around 25 years prior, this Victorian marvel enlivens the view with its appealing form. While above, a clutch of blushing clouds echoes the dapples of trees below to create a diagonal line of interest.
Barr’s skilful design brings three areas to explore - the sky, with its sublime gradient from blue-green to pink, the land in warm orange tones, and the jagged skyline, set behind a terrace. He probably painted this en plein air, among the grazing sheep who looked on with curiosity.
Barr’s style evolved noticeably following his period in Paris at the Académie Julian. Inspired by the emerging avant-garde, he began to approach landscape painting a little differently - with a greater emphasis on tone. This transformative phase ultimately led to California, settling among patrons with an appreciation of his work. The American tonalist John Henry Twachtman (1853-1902) also trained at the Académie and was perhaps an inspiration.
Signed in the lower right and held within a gilt frame.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 31½” x 25½” / 80cm x 65cm
Year of creation: c. 1910
Condition: Artwork presents well. Restored. Fine craquelure but the paint is stable. Frame with some light wear.
Artist’s auction maximum: £5,384
William Barr trained at the Paisley School of Art and Design, Glasgow School of Art, South Kensington School of Art, London, and the Académie Julian in Paris. He’s represented at the Paisley Museum.
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Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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William Barr, Dusk Over Paisley - Antique Oil Painting
