Philip Eustace Stretton (1865-1919)
| Artist Name | Philip Eustace Stretton (1865-1919) |
|---|---|
| Title | A Tranquil Lake Landscape |
| Description | This beautiful Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted British artist Philip Eustace Stretton. Painted in 1891, this large painting is of a lake with lily pads and flowers in the tranquil water in the foreground. Beyond are a range of trees all shade of green, edging the lake and beautifully reflected. In the hills behind, one can see some fresh quarrying work with more to the right already overgrown. A really excellent example of Stretton's skills as a landscape painter, despite primarily being known for his animal art. The brushwork and colouring are superb. Signed lower right and dated 1891. |
| Provenance | Colchester estate. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 50 x 30 inches |
| Frame | Housed in a fine gilt frame, 58 inches by 38 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition. |
| Biography | Philip Eustace Stretton (1865-1919) was a British animal and sporting painter working between 1882 until his death. He painted in oils and watercolour and exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1884 and 1904. Stretton was a follower of Sir Edwin Landseer, whose animal paintings had an enormous impact on Stretton. |
| Price | SOLD |
