Object Description
This is a beautiful English antique oil on canvas painting “Near Llantwest, North Wales” by William Langley (English, 1852-1922), signed lower left and inscribed to verso.
The decorative landscape painting depicts a lovely rural landscape with a flowing stream.
The artist has used a very delicate palette of colours and has succeeded in adding some mystery to the scene.
Housed in it’s original beautiful giltwood frame.
Several examples of his work have sold at top auction houses:
Condition:
In really superb condition the paintings and frames having only been delicately cleaned, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 66 cm x Width 49.5 cm x Depth 5 cm – Frame
Height 91.5 cm x Width 75 cm – Painting
Dimensions in inches:
Height 2 foot, 2 inches x Width 1 foot, 7 inches x Depth 2 inches – Frame
Height 3 foot x Width 2 foot, 5 inches – Painting
William Langley
William Langley was a nineteenth century British landscape painter. One of his favourite subjects were Scenes of the Scottish Highlands often featuring cattle.
‘Painter in oil of rural landscapes and coastal scenes who was working in the early 1900s. The subjects of this prolific artist included views in Cornwall, the South of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Among the titles of known works are ‘On the Lledr’, ‘Wee Bridge, Killarney’, ‘In the Glen’, and ‘Sunshine after Rain, a Village in the Thames’ The pictures are often large and decorative and have become increasingly popular in recent years.’
Our reference: A4604