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Henry Birtles
Henry Birtles (1838-1907) - 1866 Watercolour, On The South Downs

1866

$620
£473.04
€538.52
CA$871.42
A$957.90
CHF 502.89
MX$11,390.11
NOK 6,458.28
SEK 5,882.80
DKK 4,023.64

About the Item

This pastoral landscape depicts a flock of sheep grazing peacefully across rolling countryside under an expansive sky filled with soft, billowing clouds. The composition balances the earthbound subjects in the foreground with the dramatic cloudscape above. Signed and dated. Presented in a gilt frame with acanthus detailing to the corners. On paper.
  • Creator:
    Henry Birtles (1838 - 1907)
  • Creation Year:
    1866
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age, including some discolouration. There is light foxing. There is wear and minor losses to the gilt frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sn8231stDibs: LU881316763082

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