Antique, 19th C, English, reverse glass painting

Description

19th C English Reverse Glass Painting Naïve Landscape Castle River Framed.

Riverside Landscape with Castle and Cottages
English School, 19th Century
Reverse painting on glass
Fruitwood frame

This charming reverse glass painting depicts a tranquil riverside landscape featuring cottages nestled among trees, with a distant castle rising above the horizon. The composition reflects the naïve and decorative character typical of early English folk painting, where simplified perspective and expressive colour contribute to a warm, engaging visual narrative.

Executed in the reverse glass technique with pigments applied to the reverse of the glass, the painting achieves luminous colour and surface clarity, enhancing its decorative presence. Such works were popular in domestic interiors during the 19th century, valued for their brightness, durability, and picturesque subject matter.

The painting is housed in an attractive fruitwood frame, complementing the rustic character of the scene and preserving its period authenticity. Examples of English reverse glass landscapes from this period are increasingly scarce and sought after for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

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Size 29 x 20 inches.

(74 cm x51 cm)

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