‘Figures by a Tree, 1992’
J. Rolston (British, 20th Century)
An evocative oil on board depicting two figures at the edge of a woodland clearing beneath a dramatic sky. The artist, J. Rolston, demonstrates exceptional control of tone and composition—balancing the silhouette of a bare tree against the soft light of an open horizon. The painting’s stillness and clarity recall the refined romanticism of early English landscape art, interpreted here through a late 20th-century lens.
Medium & Support: Oil on board, mounted and glazed.
Frame: Carved gilt and wood frame with inner moulded slip; light wear and patina consistent with age.
Condition: Excellent decorative condition with stable surface and minimal craquelure.
Signature: Signed and dated J. Rolston 1992 lower right.
Dimensions:
Framed: approx. 40 × 34 cm
Visible painting: approx. 25 × 18 cm
Notes: A serene and contemplative modern-classical landscape by J. Rolston, notable for its harmony and restraint perfect for traditional or contemporary settings. Beautiful for a lounge or drawing room.