Henry Charles Heath, Mountainous Landscape With Lake

Henry Charles Heath, Mountainous Landscape With LakeA charming 19th century landscape painting by British painter, Henry Charles Heath (1829 1898). A far reaching and extensive view extends down into a valley and out towards distant hills. A river opens up into a picturesque lake with trees and several buildings. Heath was a fascinating character and a highly regarded Victorian artist. He was the son of talented engraver Charles Theodosius Heath (1785 1848) and brother of engravers Frederick Augustus

Some scuffing around the periphery due to its previous frame but otherwise fine

And in the distance

The turbulent swirls of impasto and the energetic brushwork remind us of a little of Vincent

Medium: Pencil and crayon on paperOverall size: 26½” x 32½” / 68cm x 83cmYear of creation: 1951Provenance: SwedenCondition: Artwork in good overall condition

Royal Adelaide

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 34” x 24” / 86cm x 61cmYear of creation: 1878Provenance: EnglandCondition: Craquelure but the paint is stable

There’s an intelligent use of light and shade throughout the face

Frame with scuffs

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Bernhardt was a household name and perhaps the first A-list celebrity

Giorgio Matteo Aicardi (1891-1984)

Fedor van Kregten (1871-1937)