Walter Cecil Horsnell (1911–1997) - 20th Century Oil Winter On The Lake

Description

A fine 20th Century oil landscape in an expressive impressionistic style with flashes of vibrant colour. The scene shows a glassy lake in beautiful parkland with the bank lined with trees. The stark branches of the bare trees are reflected in the still water and a pair of swans float on its surface to the right. The painting has a serene quietness, typical of a chilly January afternoon. The artist has signed to the lower left and the painting has been attractively presented in an off white frame with gilt outer edge. On board.

Condition

There are two very small losses to the paint in the lower left quadrant but the painting is in otherwise fine condition. The frame is in fine condition.

Size

49 x 74.5cm (19.3" x 29.3")
Framed Size: 62 x 87.7cm (24.4" x 34.5")

Artist Biography

Born in Ware, Hertfordshire in 1911 and died in Harrogate in 1997. Horsnell was known principally as a landscape painter in watercolours, oil and pastels. He was an admirer of the French impressionists, (notably Camille Pissarro) and this is very evident in his work. He painted widely in the United Kingdom though he was best known in the county of Yorkshire where he made his home in the 1940s after WW2. He exhibited at the RA and RBA.