| Artist Name |
Richard Wilson (1714-1782) |
| Title |
Capriccio Tivoli Landscape |
| Description |
This lovely British 18th century Old Master landscape oil painting is attributed to circle of Richard Wilson. Painted circa 1770 it is a Capriccio Tivoli landscape with figures by a lake and castle ruins up on a wooded hill. In the foreground is a Roman Sarcophagus with ornate carved figures on its sides. The early evening light beautifully illuminates the scene and there is great sensitivity and detail. A superb British Old Master oil painting in good condition.
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| Provenance |
Yorkshire estate. |
| Medium |
Oil on Canvas |
| Size |
36 x 28 inches |
| Frame |
Housed in a gilt frame, 45 inches by 37 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition |
Good condition. |
| Biography |
Richard Wilson RA (1714-1782) was an influential British landscape painter, who worked in Britain and Italy. With George Lambert he is recognised as a pioneer in British art of landscape for its own sake and was described in the Welsh Academy Encyclopedia of Wales as the "most distinguished painter Wales has ever produced and the first to appreciate the aesthetic possibilities of his country". In December 1768 Wilson became one of the founder-members of the Royal Academy. |
| Price |
£12000 |
