19th-Century British School River Landscape With Barges Cities While further back

While further back

He studied in Paris and was highly regarded in his day

a small scratch in the top left and a few minor losses

Willem Roelofs (1822–1897)

The portrait is signed in the lower right and housed within a glazed period frame

19th-Century British School River Landscape With Barges Cities While further backA fine mid 19th century river landscape depicting two barges under the gentle glow of an evenings setting sun. Beyond the riverbank, a small village church is visible through the branches of an old tree. While further down the river, a series of small buildings are lightly sketched in. The painting is housed within a beautiful foliate frame with pierced centres and corners. Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 12 x 10 32cm x 26cmYear of creation: c.