Antique painting of ‘A Scene at Abbotsford’ centered within a black vessel

centered within a black vessel

Frame shows age related wear including surface loss and a visible repair

The sheep add a quiet narrative element

turn of the 20th century

A refined and highly decorative pair of British pastoral paintings

Antique painting of ‘A Scene at Abbotsford’ centered within a black vesselAntique painting of A Scene at Abbotsford originally done by Edwin Henry Landseer (1802 1873). This is an artist rendition of the famous work circa 19c painted directly on a leather object. Likely the lid of an antique writing desk or similar piece that has been salvaged and framed. Title can be seen painted in the corner. Edwin Landseer was a highly acclaimed 19th century British painter, particularly renowned for his animal paintings. He had a