William Josiah Redworth (1873-1947) - 1866 Oil The River Keeps On Flowing

Description

A fine mid 19th Century oil landscape showing a bridge across a glassy river. cattle graze in a distant meadow and a man stands on the bridge, leaning on the wooden railings and staring contemplatively at his reflection in the water below. The artist has signed and dated to the lower right. The painting has been presented in a simple gilt frame with car mount. On wove.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration.

Size

40.4 x 26.5cm (15.9" x 10.4")
Framed Size: 59.7 x 47.9cm (23.5" x 18.9")

Artist Biography

Landscape painter, born in Slough, Buckinghamshire. After education at Upton the attended Chelsea School of Art. Showed at RA, Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, IS and several groups of which the was a member: PS, RI and ROI. Lived in Slough for some years, later moving to Cornwall