Frederick Henry Henshaw (1807-1891) - Late 19th Century Oil The Water Mill

Description

This evocative landscape painting depicts a rustic water mill, its weathered wooden wheel dominating the foreground as water cascades through its paddles. The composition is enriched by warm, earthy tones and passages of contrasting, finely worked brushstrokes, while the rushing water is rendered in expressive sprays of paint that convey movement and energy. Together, these elements explore the dialogue between industrial heritage and the surrounding natural environment, suggesting a former mining or milling site set within a rugged, rural highland landscape. Label to the reverse from The Henshaw Collection, indicating this was sold as part of the artists studio sale on 12th May 1892, lot 114.  Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some surface dirt and marks. Small 3cm vertical closed tear to the upper left corner.

Size

54 x 76cm (21.3" x 29.9")
Framed Size: 54 x 76cm (21.3" x 29.9")