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Robert Gallon
Berkshire Landscape With Windsor Castle In The Distance, 19th-Century Landscape

c. 1890

$4,821.39
£3,500
€4,179.65
CA$6,715.51
A$6,832.17
CHF 3,915.52
MX$82,263.55
NOK 45,765.14
SEK 45,965.99
DKK 31,246.64

About the Item

This expansive late 19th-century oil painting by English artist Robert Gallon (1845-1925) depicts a view across the Berkshire countryside towards Windsor Castle, one of England's most recognisable royal landmarks. Painted with Gallon's characteristic fidelity to nature, the work combines careful observation with an unmistakable affection for the English landscape. The painting unfolds gradually from the foreground to the horizon. A narrow footpath winds through a hillside alive with wildflowers, grasses and low shrubs, leading the eye towards a small cottage nestled amongst mature trees. Wisps of smoke drift lazily from its chimney, while nearby figures pause in conversation, adding a sense of everyday life. Beyond, the land opens into broad meadows divided by the shining ribbon of a river, whose slow curves catch the afternoon light before disappearing into the distance. On the far skyline, Windsor Castle emerges through the atmospheric haze, its familiar silhouette presiding over the landscape. One can easily imagine Gallon standing upon this hillside, sketchbook in hand, taking time to absorb the view before him. It is precisely the sort of prospect that appealed to Victorian landscape painters: a place where cultivated fields, ancient woodland and historic architecture combine into a scene that feels distinctly English. Windsor Castle serves as a reminder that this peaceful countryside has long been intertwined with the story of the nation. The painting also demonstrates Gallon's exceptional powers of observation. Every part of the landscape has been carefully considered, from the scattered wildflowers and weathered fencing in the foreground to the subtle shifts of colour across distant fields. The atmosphere changes almost imperceptibly as the eye travels into the distance, where soft blue haze gently dissolves forms without losing their essential character. His handling of light is equally refined, allowing patches of sunshine to drift across the valley while heavier clouds gather overhead, creating a landscape that feels alive. Signed in the lower left and held in a gilt frame. Medium: Oil on canvas Overall size: 47” x 31” / 120cm x 79cm Year of creation: c. 1890 Labels & Inscriptions: Labelled by the artist on the reverse. Provenance: Private collection, UK. Artist’s auction maximum: £23,000 achieved in 2000 for ‘Woman and Child Crossing a Bridge by a Lake’. Our reference: BRV2324
  • Creator:
    Robert Gallon (1845 - 1925, British)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1890
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    Victorian
  • Period:
    1890-1899
  • Condition:
    Cleaned. Canvas relined. Areas of fine and settled craquelure, as you would expect. The paint layer is stable. Frame in excellent condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Cheltenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2328218318812

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