‘Crossing the Ford’
Signed G.E. Evans, 19th Century
A tranquil countryside scene depicting a lone rider on horseback making his way through a shallow river crossing, with a rustic thatched cottage and winding track set beneath open skies and mature trees. Evans captures the gentle movement of water and the stillness of rural life with fine tonal work and carefully observed detail.
Medium & Support: Oil on canvas.
Frame: Ornate gilt frame with broad gilt slip; light rubbing and small chips to edges consistent with age.
Condition: Excellent condition to the canvas, with stable surface and strong colour; frame displays minor age-related wear.
Signature: Signed lower left.
Dimensions:
Framed: approx. 82 × 63cm
Canvas: approx. 41.3 × 61cm
Notes: A beautifully composed Victorian rural landscape with strong decorative presence and charming narrative detail.