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William Ashton (18)91 Original Late 19th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Winter Lane with Figure English Landscape
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William Ashton (18)91 Original Late 19th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Winter Lane with Figure English Landscape

19th century
Sold 11 April 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting

Surface: Canvas

Artist and signature: William Ashton

William Ashton was active in the late 1800s, with signed and dated examples of his work occasionally surfacing in British collections. His landscapes show a clear affection for rural subject matter and seasonal light, capturing moments of quietness in the lives of working people.

Approximate age of artwork: Dated (18)91

Depiction or Location: A solitary female figure walks along a country lane at sunset, puddles shimmering beneath her feet and bare trees casting shadows in the soft golden light. The composition captures a poetic sense of winter stillness and the humble resilience of rural life.

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Offered free with the painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Approximate Size of artwork including frame 46 x 46 x 4 cm (canvas size approx. 23 x 29 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Landscape Oil Painting to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135753
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting

Surface: Canvas

Artist and signature: William Ashton

“
William Ashton was active in the late 1800s, with signed and dated examples of his work occasionally surfacing in British collections.
Strickland & Russell

His landscapes show a clear affection for rural subject matter and seasonal light, capturing moments of quietness in the lives of working people.

fig 1. An original late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a wintry English landscape with bare trees and a single figure on a muddy path.
fig 1. William Ashton (18)91 Original Late 19th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Winter Lane with Figure English Landscape

Approximate age of artwork: Dated (18)91

Depiction or Location: A solitary female figure walks along a country lane at sunset, puddles shimmering beneath her feet and bare trees casting shadows in the soft golden light. The composition captures a poetic sense of winter stillness and the humble resilience of rural life.

fig 2. An original late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a wintry English landscape with bare trees and a single figure on a muddy path.
fig 2. William Ashton (18)91 Original Late 19th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Winter Lane with Figure English Landscape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Offered free with the painting)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Approximate Size of artwork including frame 46 x 46 x 4 cm (canvas size approx. 23 x 29 cm)

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Landscape Oil Painting to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135753
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Archive I An original late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a wintry English landscape with bare trees and a single figure on a muddy path. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William Ashton (18)91 Original Late 19th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Winter Lane with Figure English Landscape

Archive II An original late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a wintry English landscape with bare trees and a single figure on a muddy path. View II
Archive III An original late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a wintry English landscape with bare trees and a single figure on a muddy path. View III
Archive IV An original late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a wintry English landscape with bare trees and a single figure on a muddy path. View IV
Archive V An original late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a wintry English landscape with bare trees and a single figure on a muddy path. View V
Archive VI An original late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a wintry English landscape with bare trees and a single figure on a muddy path. View VI
Archive VII An original late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a wintry English landscape with bare trees and a single figure on a muddy path. View VII
Archive VIII An original late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a wintry English landscape with bare trees and a single figure on a muddy path. View VIII
Archive IX An original late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a wintry English landscape with bare trees and a single figure on a muddy path. View IX
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An original late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a wintry English landscape with bare trees and a single figure on a muddy path.
William Ashton (18)91 Original late 19th Century Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Winter Lane with Figure English Landscape
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood
  • ColourMuted Earth Tones
  • MotifsBare winter trees, Figure on a path, Atmospheric sky, Rural English countryside
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Victorian landscape oil paintings typically capture realistic rural scenes, often focusing on atmospheric light, changing seasons, and the relationship between humans and nature within the British countryside.

These works were created using oil paints formulated from ground pigments suspended in drying oils, applied onto stretched woven linen or cotton canvas supported by wooden stretcher frames.

Authenticity is determined by examining canvas ageing, craquelure patterns in the paint layer, period-appropriate stretcher frames, artist signatures, and underlying preparation grounds visible through microscopic analysis.

Pairing a traditional canvas with minimalist contemporary decor creates a striking contrast, allowing the historical narrative and rich textures of the artwork to serve as a focal point.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and displaying the artwork away from heat sources while occasionally dusting with a soft, dry brush.
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