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Henry Pember Smith, Landscape With Lake
This fine 19th-century rural landscape by Henry Pember Smith (1854-1907) is an absolute triumph in its rendering of light. The artist has opted for a time of the day when the sun is immediately above and emerging between a series of dense clouds. Several fruit trees seem to sit within interesting pools of shadows.
Towards the middle of the scene, the earth almost glows as a wide channel of light extends from the foreground towards a nearby lake. The lake itself is illuminated and reflecting a distant copse.
Smith was born in Connecticut and is highly regarded for his landscapes and pastoral scenes. Along with many of his contemporaries, he met a growing need for idealised visions of rural American life, against the reality of increasing urbanisation.
His works are held in various museums and galleries, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of the City of New York, the Brooklyn Art Museum, and the Butler Institute of American Art.
During his lifetime, he exhibited regularly with venues including the National Academy of Design, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago, and with the Brooklyn Arts Association.
Signed in the lower right.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size including frame: 24” x 18” / 60cm x 45cm x 4cm
Year of creation: c. 1880 - c. 1907
Condition: Relined. Craquelure and small areas of retouching. Frame with light scuff marks.
Artist’s auction highlight: £24,015 achieved for ‘San Martino, Venice’ at Sotheby's USA in 2000. Brave Fine Art is a boutique art dealership based in the picturesque Malvern Hills, England. Established in 2017, our clients include private collectors and interiors designers throughout the UK, USA and Canada.
We tend to focus on decorative art that captures the imagination - from monumental 17th-century portraits through to characterful vintage landscapes. Every piece in the collection has an interesting story to tell and we work hard to discover the hidden history behind each one.
You may have seen us mentioned in popular magazines such as Vogue, Livingetc and Homes & Gardens. It’s always exciting to spot a piece we recognise in a beautiful home or place of work.
Do feel free to contact us as we’re always happy to share further information. We also offer a finding service if you’re working on a project for a client or need that special piece for your home.
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Tel : 01684 304487
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Towards the middle of the scene, the earth almost glows as a wide channel of light extends from the foreground towards a nearby lake. The lake itself is illuminated and reflecting a distant copse.
Smith was born in Connecticut and is highly regarded for his landscapes and pastoral scenes. Along with many of his contemporaries, he met a growing need for idealised visions of rural American life, against the reality of increasing urbanisation.
His works are held in various museums and galleries, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of the City of New York, the Brooklyn Art Museum, and the Butler Institute of American Art.
During his lifetime, he exhibited regularly with venues including the National Academy of Design, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Art Institute of Chicago, and with the Brooklyn Arts Association.
Signed in the lower right.
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size including frame: 24” x 18” / 60cm x 45cm x 4cm
Year of creation: c. 1880 - c. 1907
Condition: Relined. Craquelure and small areas of retouching. Frame with light scuff marks.
Artist’s auction highlight: £24,015 achieved for ‘San Martino, Venice’ at Sotheby's USA in 2000. Brave Fine Art is a boutique art dealership based in the picturesque Malvern Hills, England. Established in 2017, our clients include private collectors and interiors designers throughout the UK, USA and Canada.
We tend to focus on decorative art that captures the imagination - from monumental 17th-century portraits through to characterful vintage landscapes. Every piece in the collection has an interesting story to tell and we work hard to discover the hidden history behind each one.
You may have seen us mentioned in popular magazines such as Vogue, Livingetc and Homes & Gardens. It’s always exciting to spot a piece we recognise in a beautiful home or place of work.
Do feel free to contact us as we’re always happy to share further information. We also offer a finding service if you’re working on a project for a client or need that special piece for your home.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 7/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Date c. 1880 - c. 1907
1900s Antiques Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin American
Item code as951a115
Status Sold
£925.00
$1202.13
€1111.94
$
€
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Please be assured that we inspect every painting, drawing or print to check for issues relating to its condition during its time here with us. When we notice a fault or potential problem, we will note this down on the item's condition report, which can be found within each listing. We take various steps to ensure that your artwork will stand the test of time but we're unable to offer any warranties or guarantees as we're just one custodian in a potentially long line of previous owners.
Our inspections include a check for any signs of woodworm, historic or otherwise, as this is not unusual in antique frames or stretchers. If we discover any small holes, we treat the wood with a solution which states that "its deep penetration ensures effective protection for many years and prevents re-infestation". With this in mind, it's very unlikely that any future issues will occur, especially given that the wood may also have been treated by previous owners. However, as mentioned above, we are unable to provide any warranties or guarantees - just be assured that we care.
Also, many of the paintings include hanging equipment, namely wire or string. Sometimes this is already present when we purchase an item so we check to see if it's been attached correctly. However, we can't test the durability of this equipment as many of the paintings are sold quickly. So please do seek any advice if you're unsure how to hang your paintings correctly, especially if they're heavy, and do check on them from time to time.
If you have any questions at all, please just ask.
Our inspections include a check for any signs of woodworm, historic or otherwise, as this is not unusual in antique frames or stretchers. If we discover any small holes, we treat the wood with a solution which states that "its deep penetration ensures effective protection for many years and prevents re-infestation". With this in mind, it's very unlikely that any future issues will occur, especially given that the wood may also have been treated by previous owners. However, as mentioned above, we are unable to provide any warranties or guarantees - just be assured that we care.
Also, many of the paintings include hanging equipment, namely wire or string. Sometimes this is already present when we purchase an item so we check to see if it's been attached correctly. However, we can't test the durability of this equipment as many of the paintings are sold quickly. So please do seek any advice if you're unsure how to hang your paintings correctly, especially if they're heavy, and do check on them from time to time.
If you have any questions at all, please just ask.
View all stock from
Brave Fine Art
By appointment only
Birmingham
England, UK
Tel : 01684 304487
Non UK callers : +44 1684 304487
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