J.T. Hughes (Scottish, 19th century). "Along the Conway, North Wales" oil on canvas, ca. 19th century, signed by the artist on lower right. A picturesque landscape painting depicting two figures rowing a boat in a tranquil lake on the north coast of Wales, with birds flying overhead and Conwy Mountain in the distance, as several figures accompanied by their trusty dog collect twigs to build a fire on shore. The golden foliage of this quaint autumnal scene warms the heart. A fine painting of a lovely location in Conwy (Conway in English) - a historic stone-walled town in North Wales graced by Conwy Mountain, the River Conwy, and a network of lovely lakes - replete with impressive artistry and technique. Size: 10.25" L x 18.3" W (26 cm x 46.5 cm) Size of frame: 13.6" L x 21.5" W (34.5 cm x 54.6 cm)
Notice the label from the Maria Antoville Gallery on the verso. This adds another layer of history to this painting. In the early 1950s, Maria and Anthony Antoville opened an art gallery called the Henri Antoville Gallery located on Madison Avenue between 63rd and 64th Streets in the early 1950s. Following Anthony's passing in 1954, Maria changed the name of the art gallery to the Maria Antoville Gallery and it was located at the Gallery 63.
Provenance: Private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection
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Condition
Painting shows some areas of craquelure and canvas on the verso has darkened commensurate with age. Signed by the artist on the lower right. Titled and signed on the verso. There is an old label from Maria Antonville Galleries of Madison Avenue, New York City on the back of the frame. Fitted with a suspension wire and ready to display.