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1880 Romantic Waterfall Landscape Oil Painting, Monumental Victorian mountain

1880

$3,770.67
£2,740
€3,347.67
CA$5,260.90
A$5,376.56
CHF 3,070.23
MX$69,961.34
NOK 35,080.63
SEK 36,564.03
DKK 25,023.31

About the Item

A dramatic and beautifully executed waterfall landscape dated 1880, depicting a powerful cascade descending through a rocky mountain gorge surrounded by mature woodland and mist-filled air. Painted in the grand Romantic tradition of the late nineteenth century, the work captures both the majesty and tranquility of the natural world. The composition is masterfully arranged, drawing the eye from the rushing foreground waters to the luminous waterfall and finally toward the distant mountain beyond. Richly painted foliage, atmospheric light, and carefully observed geological formations demonstrate the hand of a skilled professional artist working within the flourishing landscape tradition of the Victorian era. Particularly effective is the inclusion of a lone figure standing among the rocks at lower left. This subtle detail establishes scale and transforms the waterfall into a truly monumental presence, a device frequently employed by nineteenth-century landscape painters to evoke the sublime power of nature. The painting remains housed in an impressive period giltwood frame that complements the warm palette and enhances its substantial decorative presence. Dated 1880 and bearing an indistinct signature at lower left, the work offers both decorative appeal and the possibility of future attribution research. Canvas size 89 x 69 cm indistinctly signed an dated 1880
  • Creation Year:
    1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.31 in (110 cm)Width: 34.65 in (88 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 671stDibs: LU2841218209552

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