| Artist Name |
Richard Wilson (1714-1782) |
| Title |
Lovers in a Landscape |
| Description |
This superb British 18th century Old Master oil painting is attributed to circle of noted landscape artist Richard Wilson. Painted circa 1750 it is a stunning lake landscape with a romantic couple of figures in the foreground against the vibrant blue of the lake. The landscape beyond runs to mountains seen in the distance and a blue summers day sky. A charming Old Master oil painting with lovely detail.
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| Provenance |
Provenance details verso. |
| Medium |
Oil on Canvas |
| Size |
44 x 38 inches |
| Frame |
Housed in a gilt frame, 51 inches by 47 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 |
£16000 |
