John Rathbone (1750-1807)
| Artist Name | John Rathbone (1750-1807) |
|---|---|
| Title | Morning Landscape |
| Description | This charming British Old Master exhibited landscape oil painting is by noted artist John Rathbone. It was painted in 1800 and exhibited at the Royal Academy London the same year so has excellent provenance and is both signed and dated. The composition s of various figures in a wooded clearing with more figures and sheep further along the path and the landscape continuing into the distance of the misty early morning. The nearest figures are a family group, some sitting some standing and the blue and red of their clothing is still vibrant. The brushwork on the trees and leaves is superb. This is a lovely warm, atmospheric British 1800 exhibited Old Master figurative landscape oil painting and an excellent example of Rathbone's work. Signed and dated 1800 lower left. |
| Provenance | Exhibited at the Royal Academy London in 1800 entitled Landscape at Morning. |
| Size | 26 x 20 inches |
| Frame | Housed in an ornate gilt frame, 33 inches by 27 inches and in good condition. |
| Biography | John Rathbone (1750-1807) was born in the Wirrel, Merseyside and was a landscape artist in 18th and 19th century. Rathborne collaborated with artists Julius Caesar Ibbetson and George Morland, with them often painting the figures in his landscapes, which was not uncommon at this time. Rathbone died in 1807. Works held by the British Museum, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool and Salford Art Gallery. Exhibited 48 paintings at the Royal Academy London between 1785-1806 and else where. |
| Price | £8500 |
