German School Dark Woods At Eventide Large Could be cleaned if required

Could be cleaned if required

A naive 19th-century maritime scene depicting several British ships within a busy harbour

The canvas is a beautifully thick 18th-century linen that’s been relined as part of a historic restoration

During the 1840s

striped waistcoat and black necktie - there’s perhaps a touch of Richard E Grant about him

German School Dark Woods At Eventide Large Could be cleaned if requiredAn atmospheric early 20th century oil on canvas depicting the view from a wood under the last of the days sunlight. The light and shade are very nicely rendered with the trees almost seeming to shimmer. Its been painted in an impressionistic style and you can imagine the artist enjoying this peaceful spot while creating it. Signed in the lower right. Medium Oil on canvas Overall size 31 x 23 80cm x 60cm Year of creation c. 1920 Provenance Germany