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Oil on Canvas by James Herbert Snell (1861-1935)
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Oil on Canvas by James Herbert Snell (1861-1935)

19th century
Sold 17 October 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
This “Oil on Canvas by James Herbert Snell (1861-1935)” found a buyer.

It was listed by Jane Short Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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This lovely and atmospheric oil on canvas by James Herbert Snell features a landscape with a windmill in the moonlight, the windmill still exists and is at Burnham on Couch in Essex. A beautiful picture which we have had professionally restored along with the frame. The frame is magnificent and perfectly complements the picture. Circa 1890

The canvas itself measures 47cm X 62cm.

Framed, it measures 84cm X 67cm

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BIOGRAPHY.

James Herbert Snell was a British landscape painter working predominantly in oils and watercolours.

Snell was an interesting painter as his works span a transitional period for British art. Around 1880, French impressionism was in full swing and gaining the attention of many British artists. As a young man, he would’ve surely been influenced by the impressionists, yet also embedded into a deep British tradition for naturalism. As such, many of his paintings draw on both schools, with his later works becoming more impressionistic.

Snell trained at the Heatherley School of Fine Art and also undertook study trips to Paris and Amsterdam. His travels enabled him to collaborate with a range of diverse artists, which furthered his development.

In 1890, he was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists and in 1909 became a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. He exhibited widely including 45 times at the Royal Academy.

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1159546
Dealers Internal Reference
A4649
Description
This lovely and atmospheric oil on canvas by James Herbert Snell features a landscape with a windmill in the moonlight, the windmill still exists and is at Burnham on Couch in Essex. A beautiful picture which we have had professionally restored along with the frame. The frame is magnificent and perfectly complements the picture. Circa 1890
fig 1. An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dark landscape scene with a windmill, set within an ornate carved and gilded wooden frame.
fig 1. Oil on Canvas by James Herbert Snell (1861-1935)

The canvas itself measures 47cm X 62cm.

Framed, it measures 84cm X 67cm

We can discuss delivery options.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

BIOGRAPHY.

James Herbert Snell was a British landscape painter working predominantly in oils and watercolours.

Snell was an interesting painter as his works span a transitional period for British art.

“
Around 1880, French impressionism was in full swing and gaining the attention of many British artists.
Jane Short Antiques

As a young man, he would’ve surely been influenced by the impressionists, yet also embedded into a deep British tradition for naturalism. As such, many of his paintings draw on both schools, with his later works becoming more impressionistic.

fig 2. An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dark landscape scene with a windmill, set within an ornate carved and gilded wooden frame.
fig 2. Oil on Canvas by James Herbert Snell (1861-1935)

Snell trained at the Heatherley School of Fine Art and also undertook study trips to Paris and Amsterdam. His travels enabled him to collaborate with a range of diverse artists, which furthered his development.

In 1890, he was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists and in 1909 became a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. He exhibited widely including 45 times at the Royal Academy.

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Antique Oil Painting to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159546
Dealers Internal Ref
A4649
Jane Short Antiques
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a dark landscape scene with a windmill, set within an ornate carved and gilded wooden frame.
Oil on Canvas by James Herbert Snell (1861-1935)
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCanvas, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsLandscape scene, Windmill motif, Carved acanthus scroll frame
  • SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

An antique oil painting is a work of art created using pigments bound with a drying oil, typically dating back over a century, reflecting the artistic styles and techniques of its period.

Traditional materials include stretched woven canvas or wooden panels, linseed or walnut oil-based paints, natural resins, and handcrafted wooden frames finished with gesso and gold leaf.

Authenticity is assessed by examining canvas ageing, craquelure in the paint layer, stretcher frame construction, artist signatures, inscriptions, and the historical composition of the pigments.

An antique painting adds depth and character to contemporary spaces when hung against neutral walls, providing a sophisticated focal point that bridges historical gravitas with modern minimalism.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, protection from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and avoiding chemical cleaners on both the canvas and the gilt frame.
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