{"product_id":"oil-landscape-golden-light-over-borrowdale-victorian-by-stephen-enoch-hogley","title":"Oil Landscape Golden Light Over Borrowdale Victorian by Stephen Enoch Hogley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Enoch Hogley (1842-1927)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorrowdale, Cumberland, circa 1880\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVictorian Lake District Oil Landscape with Cattle and Figure\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Victorian oil painting on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by Stephen Enoch Hogley (1842-1927).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts Borrowdale, Cumberland, in the Lake District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to circa 1880.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtmospheric pastoral composition with farmer and cattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm late-afternoon golden light across the valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal ornate Victorian gilt frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG. Rowney \u0026amp; Co., London, association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Southern UK collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously sold through Parker Fine Art Auctions Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately loaned and exhibited at the Famous Lord Hill Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution from Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn atmospheric Victorian landscape by the British artist \u003cstrong\u003eStephen Enoch Hogley (1842-1927)\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicting the celebrated landscape of \u003cstrong\u003eBorrowdale, Cumberland\u003c\/strong\u003e, in England's Lake District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by the artist and dating to circa 1880, the painting captures a tranquil afternoon within the valley. A farmer and his cattle move along a country path in the foreground while the landscape opens towards wooded slopes, water and distant mountains beneath a luminous, cloud-streaked sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHogley's treatment combines close observation of the English countryside with the romantic atmosphere characteristic of Victorian landscape painting. The warm afternoon light is particularly effective, bathing the valley in golden tones while the cooler blues and greys of the distant mountains create depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Stephen Enoch Hogley (1842-1927)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Borrowdale, Cumberland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1880\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Oil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchool: British\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenre: Victorian Landscape \/ Lake District \/ Pastoral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignature: Signed lower corner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: Original ornate Victorian gilt frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed Dimensions: 46.5 cm high x 56.5 cm wide x 3.5 cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is carefully structured to lead the eye into the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, a farmer and his cattle follow a winding rural path, providing scale and movement while reinforcing the pastoral character of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond them, layered greenery, woodland and rolling terrain lead towards the valley and distant mountain slopes. A winding body of water catches the available light, creating a gentle visual passage through the centre of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background mountains rise beneath a softly clouded sky, with atmospheric haze partially obscuring the upper slopes. Warm golden light breaks through the cooler tones, creating a peaceful late-afternoon effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHogley uses finer handling across the foreground figures, cattle and foliage, while broader brushwork is employed within the sky and more distant landscape. The result combines realism with a poetic romantic atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is characteristic of the Victorian pastoral tradition, incorporating deep greens, earthy browns, soft ochres, muted blues and warm golden highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorrowdale, Cumberland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorrowdale is one of the most celebrated valleys within the Lake District, renowned for its dramatic mountain scenery, woodland, open pasture and winding waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Victorian period, the Lake District became an increasingly popular destination for artists attracted by its combination of picturesque rural life and dramatic natural scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHogley's painting reflects that interest, presenting Borrowdale not simply as a geographical location but as an atmospheric pastoral landscape in which people, animals and nature coexist harmoniously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Enoch Hogley (1842-1927) was a British landscape painter associated with the Yorkshire artistic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Almondbury, West Yorkshire, Hogley trained at the Holmfirth Mechanics' Institute and studied under the artist Peace Sykes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe became known for peaceful, light-filled rural landscapes and particularly for the atmospheric effects of afternoon and evening light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHogley exhibited his work and was associated with the Yorkshire Union of Artists. His landscapes are valued for their combination of recognisable rural scenery, careful observation and warm atmospheric handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present signed work is representative of his interest in pastoral landscapes illuminated by warm natural light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eG. Rowney \u0026amp; Co., London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Southern UK collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously sold through Parker Fine Art Auctions Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately loaned and exhibited at the Famous Lord Hill Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubsequently curated and presented by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46.5 cm high x 56.5 cm wide x 3.5 cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is in fair antique condition consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight craquelure, foxing and age-related surface marks are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Victorian gilt frame is structurally sound and displays minor scuffs, wear and areas of overpainting consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork remains attractive and ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition report. Additional photographs and further information are available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting will be professionally packaged and fully insured for transit, with particular care given to protecting the original Victorian frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork will be supplied with a Certificate of Sale \u0026amp; Dealer Attribution issued by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD®, recording the artwork’s catalogue details, attribution, provenance as stated, and details of the sale. 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