Philip Hugh Padwick, Autumnal Landscape With Cottage

Philip Hugh Padwick, Autumnal Landscape With CottageAn atmospheric oil on board depicting a chilly British landscape with trees and a stone cottage. The artist, Philip Hugh Padwick ROI RBA (18761958) is known for his captivating landscapes that create a sense of mystery and drama. Many of his works appear lost in time and could easily sit alongside 18th or early 19th century pieces. In 1929, he exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts and his work has been shown in public galleries across the UK. The

The composition is skilfully balanced with the masts from each boat creating strong vertical lines that reflect across the water

Heavily worn with craquelure throughout and some paint losses including an area on the left that’s abraded

Light craquelure in areas but otherwise fine

It’s a little tatty with two small dents

he was represented at the Munich Art Exhibition and the Great Berlin Art Exhibition

Practically every surface is covered in ornate details and intricate craftsmanship

you can barely see him and it’s an interesting surprise when he finally comes into view

19½” x 26¼” / 50cm x 67cm

000 achieved for ‘Gathering Berries’ (92cm x 71cm) in 1999 at Sotheby’s

Gustave Vient (1847-1900)

a vast sky is thick with rolling clouds

Kierpal enjoyed painting coastal scenes and some of his work is held in the National Museum of Szczecin