"Warwick Castle and the River Avon"

Fine Early Primitive Landscape Overmantel Genre Scene
Depicting the Historic Castle, Boats, People and Horsemen
Possibly Commemorating the Visit of King William III in 1695
Oils on Canvas

England c. 1700

30.75” high x 49.5” wide

Condition: The composition is well balanced and boldly executed, with particular interest paid to the boating party, as well as the swans, horsemen, merchants and architectural details of the ancient castle.A genuinely significant early work of British Folk Art, in good sound condition and presented in a bespoke made ebonised frame with a gilt slip.

Ref: 8089