‘Summer Meadow’
Signed Maxwell Parsons, 20th Century
 
A finely executed oil on canvas depicting a tranquil summer landscape with wildflowers and tall poplars beneath a soft, glowing sky. The artist’s textured brushwork and gentle palette beautifully capture the warmth and stillness of the countryside, with a small figure along the path adding a quiet human presence to the pastoral scene.
 
 
Medium & Support: Oil on canvas.
 
 
Frame: Substantial carved and gilt frame with ornate floral mouldings and aged patina; light wear consistent with age. Some minor damage to frame as shown in pictures. 
 
 
Condition: Very good decorative condition with stable surface and strong colour retention.
 
 
Signature: Signed Maxwell Parsons lower right.
 
 
Dimensions
Framed: 98 x 73 cm
Canvas: 74.5 x 49 cm
 
Notes: A peaceful and atmospheric rural composition by Maxwell Parsons, combining impressionistic technique with an evocative sense of place.
 
Maxwell Parsons (b.1936) studied at Birmingham College of Art and is celebrated for his impressionistic landscapes that evoke the tranquillity and charm of the British countryside. His works have been exhibited in galleries across the UK and remain sought after for their romantic light and painterly detail.