‘English Cottage by the Stream’
British school, Early 19th Century,
A beautifully detailed oil on canvas depicting a rustic stone cottage set against rolling hills beneath a bright, changeable sky. A woman in a red shawl walks along the path toward the cottage, while a stream winds through the foreground, reflecting the soft light of an autumn afternoon. The artist’s use of colour and texture captures the quiet rhythm of rural life and the freshness of the surrounding countryside.
Medium & Support: Oil on canvas.
Frame: Original ornate gilt wooden frame with foliate corners and swept edges; gentle wear and age toning.
Condition: Very good decorative condition; stable surface with light craquelure.
Signature: Unsigned.
Dimensions:
Framed: approx. 75× 53 cm
Visible painting: approx. 58 × 38 cm
Notes: A charming and atmospheric pastoral landscape typical of early 20th-century British or Continental schools, distinguished by its luminous sky and finely worked detail.