An evocative mid-19th century English School oil on canvas. Three figures journey across open heathland beneath a sweeping, turbulent sky—one mounted on a donkey, the others walking alongside, with a small dog at their feet. In the distance lies the outline of a beached vessel, lending drama and narrative to the otherwise desolate landscape. The vigorous handling of the clouds and expressive brushwork in the sky give the scene a powerful sense of movement and atmosphere.
 
Medium & Support: Oil on canvas. 
Frame: Gilt wooden frame with linen slip; age-related wear and rubbing, solid and ready to hang.
Condition: Stable antique condition overall. Some surface craquelure, retouching, and small losses consistent with age, but presents well.
Signature: Signed lower left David Cox 1852 (unverified; sold as English School).
 
Details:
Framed: 62cm x 48cm
Canvas: 48.5cm x 34cm
 
Notes: If authenticated as a genuine work by David Cox, this would represent a valuable and significant example of his late oil landscapes. A dramatic English landscape composition, blending rustic subject matter with a commanding sky. Decorative scale and atmospheric quality make this a strong statement piece. Ready to hang.