Small Antique English Oil Painting Picture Landscape Scene of Widecombe Village by M. C. Hider (Circa 1920)

Object Description

This is a fine quality small antique English landscape oil painting by M. C. Hider, of Widecombe village in Devon, South West England, set within its original gilt frame, circa 1920, in excellent original condition.

Summary:
Item: Landscape Oil Painting
Artist: M. C. Hider
Medium: Oil on canvass
Circa: 1920
Period: George V
Provenance: Widecombe, Devon, England, UK
Subject: Village Landscape Scene
Signed “M. C. Hider” in bottom right corner
Extremely well painted
Richar vibrant colours
Pleasing village subject
Original gilt frame
Excellent overall condition
Frame Height = 43cm / 17” / 1ft 5”
Frame Width = 63cm / 24¾” / 2ft 0¾”
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Description:
This is a fine quality small antique English landscape oil painting by M. C. Hider, of Widecombe village in Devon, South West England, set within its original gilt frame, circa 1920, in excellent original condition. This small oil painting, which is painted on canvass, is very well painted. It depicts a quintessential English landscape village scene, of Widecombe in Devon, South West England. The artist is positioned on the right-hand bank, amongst green vegetation, wild flowers and trees. Beyond, we see green pastures with grazing sheep with the village tower in the background, surrounded by cottages. This is an advantageous position to paint, as the viewer can see the whole panorama beyond the village. The landscape oil painting is signed “M C Hider” in bottom right corner and the picture is set within its original fine quality gilt frame.

The landscape oil painting would look superb in a variety of rooms, including the hallway, living room or bedroom. This is a well-balanced and restful scene, one of which the viewer would not tire. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is an attractive and colourful piece. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely picture.

Object History

History of M. C. Hider:
“M.C. Hider” is the signature of Mabel C. Hider (1888–1959), a British painter and daughter of prolific landscape artist Frank Hider (1861–1933). Her work, often featuring similar coastal and Highland scenes, is frequently miss-attributed to her father, though census records confirm she worked independently.

Frank Hider was born in Lambeth, South London in 1861. He married Laura Ann Hill in 1885 and by 1901 they were living at 10 Westbury Road, Selhurst, Croydon. By 1911, they had moved to 99 Boleyn Road, Forest Gate, Essex. Altogether they had 8 children, 6 of whom survived infancy, 3 daughters Mable C, Violet and Evelyn and 2 sons, Frank Jr. and Christopher George.

Frank Jr. (1894-1916) died during WW1 as a Private in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Wiltshire Regiment during the campaign in Mesopotamia. Christopher George (1885-1991) was an art student in 1911 and, as there are paintings similar to those of Frank on the market, but signed G. Hider.

M.C. Hider is attributed to Mabel C. Hider, born in 1888. She was one of eight children of British landscape painter Frank Hider. Like her father, she painted atmospheric, traditional landscapes, often Highland lochs and coastal views. Many paintings signed “M.C. Hider” or “G. Hider” (likely brother Christopher) were historically grouped under Frank Hider’s name, but census records show Mabel worked on her own account. Both Mabel and her brother Christopher also became painters.

Object Condition

This is a fine quality small antique English landscape oil painting by M. C. Hider, of Widecombe village in Devon, South West England, set within its original gilt frame, circa 1920, in excellent original condition. The canvass and oil paint is in excellent original condition – the picture displays vibrant colours. Nominal old age marks and wear to the leading edges of the gilt frame, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The back of the frame incorporates a hanging cord. This landscape oil painting is ready to hang.

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