James William Whittaker 1876 Oil Painting "River Scene in North Wales"

Item Details

James William (J.W.) Whittaker (English, 1828 – 1876)
River Scene in North Wales, 1876
Oil painting on canvas
Signed and dated to lower right and to frame
Titled to lower left corner of frame

An original 1876 oil painting on canvas by well-listed English artist James William (J.W.) Whittaker (English, 1828 – 1876), titled River Scene in North Wales. The painting depicts an idyllic Welsh landscape where cows drink from a shallow pond near a farmhouse tucked at the base of forested foothills. The painting is signed and dated to the lower right and is signed and titled to the lower corners of the frame. It is presented in an antique wooden frame with ornate decorations and gold tone finish.

Condition

- significant craquelure, consistent with age. A few large areas of loss to frame’s decoration.

Dimensions

- measures frame. Visible image area measures 23.5" W x 15.5" H.

Item #

18CIN813-069