William W. Gosling (1824-1883)
| Artist Name | William W. Gosling (1824-1883) |
|---|---|
| Title | Reflections in a River Landscape |
| Description | This lovely British Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted artist William Gosling. Painted circa 1870 it is a river landscape, possibly the Thames. Gosling exhibited several paintings of the Thames around this date, with non-specific titles. The view point is from the middle of the river so Gosling may well have been painting sat in a boat. On the left hand side of the river, a man is in a punt and two figures and a dog are beside him on the bank. Behind them is a barn or dwelling and horse and cart with more figures. Trees and rushes line the left bank and are beautifully reflected in the water along with the summer sky. For me, the reflections steal the show in this painting with their depth of colour and detail. This is a lovely 19th century river landscape and an excellent example of Gosling's work. Signed lower left. |
| Provenance | Oxford estate. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 43 x 33 inches |
| Frame | Housed in an ornate swept frame, 50 inches by 40 inches, in good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition. |
| Biography | William W. Gosling (1824–1883) was a Victorian landscape painter. Gosling was one of the early painters showing influence from the Impressionists. He exhibited 13 works at the Royal Academy between 1849 and 1883, 23 at the British Institute between 1851 and 1883), and 176 at Suffolk Street at the gallery of the Society of British Artists. He was elected a member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 1854. Some of his works may be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Reading Museum. |
| Price | £12000 |
