‘Towards the Mountains’
Sir Peregrine Maitland, 19th Century
 
 
A finely detailed watercolour depicting figures resting along a path overlooking a wide mountain valley. Beyond them, a winding river leads the eye towards distant peaks, softened by atmospheric light. The composition balances intimate foreground detail with an expansive sense of space, reflecting the romantic landscape tradition of the 19th century. The gentle palette and careful handling of perspective evoke both tranquillity and quiet grandeur.
 
 
Medium & Support: Watercolour on paper.
 
 
Frame: Ornate gilt composition frame with scrolling detail and cream mount; light wear consistent with age.
 
 
Condition: Good decorative condition; colours remain soft and well preserved behind glass.
Signature: Attributed to Sir Peregrine Maitland.
 
 
Dimensions:
Framed: approx. 32 × 46cm
Visible painting: approx. 10 × 18.5cm
 
 
Notes: A charming and highly decorative 19th-century landscape, enhanced by its elaborate gilt frame and particularly well suited to a traditional or country house interior.