This picturesque 19th-century landscape painting by British artist Thomas Pyne (1843–1935) depicts an attractive view across a woodland clearing towards distant hills. It evokes the quiet tranquillity of a warm Summer’s day.

Pyne has selected a composition that carries interest by virtue of a row of diagonal trees. Descending in height, they guide the eye towards a horizon rendered in near-violet tones. And if we explore the clearing further, several sheep wander and graze - nicely rendered with weight and realism.

Signed/dated in the lower left and framed.

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Medium: Watercolour on paper
Overall size: 19” x 15” / 49cm x 38cm
Year of creation: 1880
Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some light wear.
Artist’s auction highlight: £2,400 achieved for a watercolour in 1998.