Object Description
This is a beautiful English antique oil on canvas waterscape painting by William Langley (English, 1852-1922), and signed lower left.
The paintings depdicts a sailing ship in a choppy sea.
The artist has used a very delicate palette of colours and has succeeded in adding some mystery to the scene.
Housed in a giltwood frame.
Several examples of his work have sold at top auction houses:
Condition:
In really superb condition the painting having been beautifully cleaned, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 52 cm x Width 72 cm x Depth 5 cm – Frame
Height 40 cm x Width 60 cm – Painting
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot, 8 inches x Width 2 foot, 4 inches x Depth 2 inches – Frame
Height 1 foot, 4 inches x Width 2 feet – Painting
Langley William
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 work shows a distinct similarity to that of several artists working at the time and the signature could possibly be a pseudonym. The pictures are often large and decorative and have become increasingly popular in recent years.’
Our reference: A4177