‘Punting on a River’
Continental School, 19th Century
A softly atmospheric river landscape depicting figures punting across gently flowing water, framed by mature trees and rustic buildings along the bank. The composition draws the eye through the scene with subtle movement and reflection, while the warm, earthy palette and delicate handling of foliage suggest a calm rural setting, possibly French. Small-scale figures animate the foreground, adding narrative interest and a sense of everyday life within the wider landscape.
Medium & Support: Oil on board.
Frame: Gilt wooden frame with stepped moulding; surface wear and patina consistent with age.
Condition: Good antique condition; light surface wear and age-related marks, with colours remaining harmonious and well preserved.
Signature: Unsigned; inscribed verso ‘Mr. Price, get to plain hollow France’.
Dimensions:
Framed: 51 x 41 cm 
Visible painting: 38 × 28 cm
Notes: A charming 19th-century continental landscape with strong decorative appeal, combining pastoral calm with gentle narrative detail.