‘Rest by the Roadside’
English School, 19th Century
An atmospheric oval oil depicting a traveller and horse paused beside a country path under a brooding evening sky. The artist’s rich, earth-toned palette and expressive brushwork evoke the warmth and texture of old master landscapes, imbuing the humble rural subject with a quiet dignity. The light falling across the horse’s flank and the figure’s cloak is rendered with painterly restraint, giving depth and atmosphere to the compact composition.
Medium & Support: Oil on panel, oval format.
Frame: Exceptionally ornate 19th-century giltwood frame with rococo foliate and scrollwork detailing; areas of loss and wear consistent with age, with visible gesso exposure adding decorative patina.
Condition: Worn but stable condition; some surface abrasion and age toning; structurally sound.
Signature: Unsigned.
Dimensions:
Framed: approx. 46× 36 cm
Visible painting: approx. 28 × 21 cm
Notes: A richly toned 19th-century pastoral scene with a wonderfully distressed period frame, an evocative and characterful piece for a traditional interior. Would sit perfectly in a study, library or hallway.