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DAVID HORATIO WINDER
Early 20th century English River landscape with a herd of Cows crossing a River

1907

$3,450
£2,596.68
€3,037.95
CA$4,879.26
A$4,955.84
CHF 2,855.91
MX$59,834.43
NOK 33,174.07
SEK 33,450.86
DKK 22,709.69

About the Item

David Horatio Winder English, Early 20th Century River Landscape with Cows Crossing a River, circa 1907 Oil on board Signed lower left A tranquil and beautifully observed Edwardian river landscape by David Horatio Winder, painted circa 1907, depicting a quiet pastoral moment in the English countryside. The composition centres on a gently flowing river, its still surface reflecting the soft, diffused light of an overcast sky, while a small group of cattle wades across the water in the middle distance, introducing both movement and narrative to the scene. Winder constructs the landscape with a natural sense of balance and depth. In the foreground, a distinctive leaning tree anchors the composition, its delicate branches silhouetted against the pale sky. The riverbank is articulated with stones, grasses, and subtle variations of earth tones, leading the eye into the composition. Beyond, the river winds softly through the landscape, bordered by dense woodland rendered in rich autumnal hues of russet, ochre, and deep green. The handling of light is particularly refined. The sky, composed of soft greys and warm creams, casts a gentle, even illumination across the scene, allowing the reflective surface of the water to glow with muted gold and bronze tones. This interplay between sky and water creates a calm, atmospheric unity that is characteristic of the English pastoral tradition. The cattle, placed quietly within the landscape, reinforce the theme of rural life and continuity, a subject long favoured by British landscape painters. Their presence adds a subtle focal point without disturbing the overall serenity of the composition. Executed with careful attention to detail and atmosphere, Winder’s work reflects a continuation of 19th-century landscape traditions into the early 20th century, combining naturalistic observation with a softly decorative sensibility suited to Edwardian taste. Presented in an ornate gilt frame, the painting possesses both decorative warmth and painterly refinement. It would make an elegant addition to any collection of traditional English landscape painting, particularly within a country house or classic interior setting, where its calm, timeless character can be fully appreciated.
  • Creator:
    DAVID HORATIO WINDER (1855 - 1933, English)
  • Creation Year:
    1907
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in perfect condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507317816492

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