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William Langley Act.1890-1920 Oil Sunset Mountains
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely sunset oil on canvas that we are attributing to the artist William Langley, who has signed the painting in the lower left hand corner. The painting depicts a scene of Loch Lomond and its surrounding mountains, which are glowing red due to the setting sun, as is the Castle, possibly Balloch Castle to the centre right. The reason that we are only attributing the painting to William Langley, is that, although signed William Langley, it bears a very close resemblance not only to the work of, but to a scene often painted by F. E. Jamieson, who used multiple pseudonyms, many of which used part or all of the names of actual artists of the period. The paintings by F. E. Jamieson, when titled, say they depict Balloch Castle, Loch Lomond.
WILLIAM LANGLEY, who flourished in the late 19th and early 20th century, was a prolific landscape painter, primarily in oil, who specialised in coastal beach scenes, highland scenes usually with cattle and rural landscapes. Surprisingly, for such a prolific painter, little is known about his life, which leads us to the conclusion that his name is a pseudonym. He is frequently confused with the West Country artist Walter Langley and the dates given for him are often the same i.e. 1852-1922. However, this is incorrect. We have also seen it put forward that this is one of the pseudonyms used by Daniel Sherrin, but we cannot confirm this, although his highland cattle scenes, using a very green palette, signed by L. Richards, which is one of Daniel Sherrins pseudonyms, and his beach scenes of sand dunes are very similar.
The fact that our reference books do not list this artist also points to it being a pseudonym or that he did not exhibit his work, but we have found one written biography in Jeremy Wood's excellent book 'Hidden Talents', which we quote below:
'Painter in oil of rural landscapes and coastal scenes who was working in the early 1900s. The subjects of this prolific artist included views in Cornwall, the South of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Among the titles of known works are 'On the Lledr', 'Wee Bridge, Killarney', 'In the Glen', and 'Sunshine after Rain, a Village in the Thames'. The work shows a distinct simarity to that of several artists working at the time and the signature could possibly be a pseudonym. The pictures are often large and decorative and have become increasingly popular in recent years.
Auction results achieved for works by this artist may be found at artprice.com (654 listings), artnet.com (201), findartinfo.com (346).
The painting is framed in its original 4 1/4" gilt frame and will be supplied wired and ready to hang.
Image size: 23 3/8" x 15 1/2" - 59.35cm x 39.35cm
Frame size: 32 1/2" x 24 1/2" - 82.55cm x 62.2cm
Medium: Oils on canvas.
Condition: Very good. The canvas has been professionally relined and there is no damage, craquelure, stretcher marks or paint loss. The frame is in very good condition for its age.
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WILLIAM LANGLEY, who flourished in the late 19th and early 20th century, was a prolific landscape painter, primarily in oil, who specialised in coastal beach scenes, highland scenes usually with cattle and rural landscapes. Surprisingly, for such a prolific painter, little is known about his life, which leads us to the conclusion that his name is a pseudonym. He is frequently confused with the West Country artist Walter Langley and the dates given for him are often the same i.e. 1852-1922. However, this is incorrect. We have also seen it put forward that this is one of the pseudonyms used by Daniel Sherrin, but we cannot confirm this, although his highland cattle scenes, using a very green palette, signed by L. Richards, which is one of Daniel Sherrins pseudonyms, and his beach scenes of sand dunes are very similar.
The fact that our reference books do not list this artist also points to it being a pseudonym or that he did not exhibit his work, but we have found one written biography in Jeremy Wood's excellent book 'Hidden Talents', which we quote below:
'Painter in oil of rural landscapes and coastal scenes who was working in the early 1900s. The subjects of this prolific artist included views in Cornwall, the South of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Among the titles of known works are 'On the Lledr', 'Wee Bridge, Killarney', 'In the Glen', and 'Sunshine after Rain, a Village in the Thames'. The work shows a distinct simarity to that of several artists working at the time and the signature could possibly be a pseudonym. The pictures are often large and decorative and have become increasingly popular in recent years.
Auction results achieved for works by this artist may be found at artprice.com (654 listings), artnet.com (201), findartinfo.com (346).
The painting is framed in its original 4 1/4" gilt frame and will be supplied wired and ready to hang.
Image size: 23 3/8" x 15 1/2" - 59.35cm x 39.35cm
Frame size: 32 1/2" x 24 1/2" - 82.55cm x 62.2cm
Medium: Oils on canvas.
Condition: Very good. The canvas has been professionally relined and there is no damage, craquelure, stretcher marks or paint loss. The frame is in very good condition for its age.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 19/SEP/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD Price confidential so please don't ask. Thank you.
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Oil Paintings
Period Early 20th Century Antiques
Material Oil Painting on Canvas
Origin English
Artist William Langley
Item code as237a1554
Status Sold
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Tel : 01622 812556
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