🌅 “Lake Windermere Glowing Sunset” – British Antique Landscape Oil by Alfred de Breanski Jr. (1877–1957)

🎯 Subject & Medium:

Presenting a captivating and atmospheric early 20th-century British Impressionist landscape oil painting, titled:
“Lake Windermere at Sunset”

This beautifully lit scene by Alfred Fontville de Breanski Jr. portrays Lake Windermere, the crown jewel of England’s Lake District, bathed in the rich, golden light of a peaceful Autumn evening. The warm glow of sunset illuminates the towering mountain peaks and reflects gently across the still waters of the lake.

🎨 Medium: Oil on canvas
🖋️ Signed: “A. Fontville” lower right; inscribed verso
🗓️ Date: Circa 1920
🖼️ Frame: Original grand decorative giltwood frame

🎨 Composition & Technique:

This work is a masterclass in chiaroscuro—where brilliant sunset light meets the shadows of the evening landscape. The illuminated peaks and sky sharply contrast the darker shoreline and foreground, creating mood, atmosphere, and visual depth.

🌿 Key Features Include:

• Sunlit mountain peaks glowing in warm orange tones

• Four cows peacefully wading at the water’s edge

• A solitary shepherd standing watch nearby

• Distant islands and birds of prey gliding low across the lake

• Reeds and boulders grounding the composition in the foreground

🎨 Brushwork & Palette:

• Gentle blending in the sky, with tones of pink, ochre, and lavender

• Rich browns, moss greens, and amber golds in the landscape

• Smooth, reflective water surfaces masterfully rendered

• Precision in the fine foliage and subtle transitions in light

This painting radiates stillness, storytelling, and a timeless pastoral charm.

🧑🎨 About the Artist – Alfred Fontville de Breanski Jr. (1877–1957):

A key name in British landscape art, Alfred F. de Breanski Jr. was the son of celebrated painter Alfred de Breanski Sr.and artist Annie Roberts. Educated at St. Martin’s School of Art, he later traveled to France, where the influence of James McNeill Whistler refined his approach to tone and atmosphere.

Breanski Jr. exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists, and is known for his serene views of Scotland, Wales, and the English countryside. His works continue to be sought after by collectors worldwide and have sold for over $20,000 USD at auction.

🏞️ About the Location – Lake Windermere:

Lake Windermere is the largest natural lake in England, nestled in Cumbria's Lake District National Park. A long-time inspiration for artists, poets, and travellers, the lake’s scenic beauty and changing light have made it one of the most painted places in British art.

The sunset scene depicted here reflects the lake’s timeless beauty—calm, grand, and quietly powerful.

🖼️ Frame:

Housed in its original, deeply moulded giltwood frame, which amplifies the grandeur and warmth of the painting itself.

📐 Frame Dimensions:

• Height: 71.5 cm

• Width: 92 cm

• Depth: 10 cm
  🪝 Hanging thread fitted – ready for immediate wall display

🏛️ Provenance:

Acquired from a private Shire collection and a reputable regional auction, this work is now offered by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD, specialists in distinguished British and European fine art.

💖 Why You’ll Love It:

✅ Signed original by celebrated British landscape artist
✅ Glowing depiction of Lake Windermere at sunset
✅ Rich, harmonious colour and pastoral narrative
✅ Display-ready with its original ornate gilt frame
✅ A true collector’s piece of English countryside heritage

🧾 Condition Report:

🖼️ Painting Surface: Good overall condition with some foxing, craquelure, and soft tonal aging consistent with period
🖼️ Frame: Solid and elegant, with age-appropriate wear, light cracks, and minor touch-ups typical of antique giltwood

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