A late 19th-century oil on canvas depicting an old stone lock on a rural waterway in Holland. This beautifully understated painting achieves a modesty through its subtle variations of hue and simple graduated sky.
On the left, several mature trees provide a dense backdrop to the composition, while in the foreground, areas of light gently cascade across the mossy water.
The painting is housed within a solid wooden frame with stepped sides and a border.
Medium |
Oil on canvas
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Overall size
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27½” x 23½” / 70cm x 60cm
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Year of creation |
c. 1890
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Provenance |
Holland
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Condition
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Two small marks towards the top right. Craquelure throughout but the paint layer is stable.
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