James Poole, River Landscape With Distant Hills

James Poole, River Landscape With Distant HillsThis enchanting 19th century landscape painting by British artist James Poole (1804 1886) depicts an extensive view across a picturesque river towards distant hills. It evokes the quiet tranquillity of a warm Summers day. In the foreground, a lone figure rests upon the riverbank, perhaps fishing with a line. Hes under an old birch, which provides shade from the midday sun. Beyond him, the view extends through several layers each affected uniquely by

In his final years

Bekessy has painted this scene with his usual vigour - the marks laid down with confidence and impressionistic flourishes

This charming 19th-century oil on canvas depicts a run-down rural cottage with a partially remaining thatch

Three fine paintings hang above her including a large portrait of a gentleman

the sitter would have certainly been aware of the item’s religious connotations

Fleischmann’s brushwork is bold

The frame is newer and a little wobbly in places

near Maidstone

000 achieved for ‘In The Cafe’ at Sotheby’s in 1989

Some areas of paint loss particularly around the edges

Oswald Poreau (1877-1955)

000 achieved for ‘The Critic In The Artist's Studio’ at Christie's in 2016