Nr Capel Curig North Wales Original Victorian Landscape Oil by John Cuthbert Salmon

🌄 “Nr Capel Curig, North Wales” – Original Victorian Landscape Oil by John Cuthbert Salmon c.1870

🖼️ A Serene Glimpse into 19th-Century Wales 🐑🌳

Step into the tranquil heart of the Welsh countryside with this breathtaking original oil painting titled “Nr Capel Curig, North Wales” by renowned British artist John Cuthbert Salmon. A timeless tribute to nature’s quiet majesty, this 19th-century gem captures the golden soul of rural Wales at a moment of peace and reflection. 🏞️✨

🎨 The Scene: Natural Harmony in Oils

This evocative landscape portrays a peaceful stretch of riverbank near Capel Curig, flanked by gentle rolling hills, ancient trees, and a sky aglow with soft evening light. Smooth brushstrokes bring life to the water’s reflections, the textures of the rock-strewn riverbed, and the dense, green foliage.

🖌️ Colours & Technique:
Warm ochres, soft sky blues, mossy greens, and gentle earth tones dominate the palette. Salmon’s brushwork is precise yet atmospheric, inviting you into a world untouched by time.

🛢️ Medium: Oil on board
📅 Date: Circa 1870, Victorian Era – late 19th century
🖋️ Inscribed verso: "Nr Capel Curig North Wales"

🧑🎨 About the Artist: John Cuthbert Salmon (Fl. 19th Century)

John Cuthbert Salmon was a 19th-century British landscape painter celebrated for his ability to capture the natural charm of rural Britain. Working primarily in oils, Salmon’s works are noted for their pastoral warmth, attention to atmospheric conditions, and subtle storytelling through nature. His paintings are treasured by collectors for their authenticity and peaceful beauty.

🖼️ Frame & Dimensions

Housed in its original ornate Victorian gilt gesso frame, this artwork radiates historical grandeur. The deep relief carvings, flourishes, and period-correct overpainting preserve the charm of the era while highlighting the composition.

📏 Frame Dimensions:
• Height: 41 cm
• Width: 56 cm
• Depth: 5 cm

🏛️ Provenance & Exhibition History

This piece boasts impeccable provenance:
🔸 Acquired from a private shire collection
🔸 Labels verso from a shire auction
🔸 Sourced via the esteemed Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
🔸 Exhibited at the Famous Lord Hill Museum, adding to its academic and collectible significance

🔍 Condition Report

✅ Offered in fine used condition, appropriate for its age:

• Painting surface shows stable craquelure and some foxing stains, which add antique character

• Frame presents general wear, old repairs, some chipping, and surface cracking, with areas recently overpaintedfor preservation—true to its Victorian heritage

📜 Certificate of Authenticity Included

Your investment is supported by a signed Certificate of Authenticity, verifying the painting’s origin, age, medium, and artist attribution.

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