Georges Clarkson Stanfield View of Lake Maggiore oil on canvas circa 1865-1870
Museum-quality painting!
A magnificent view of Lake Maggiore in this fine painting by Georges Stanfield, a very fine landscape, as the painter takes us on a boat excursion to discover a fine palace and a beautiful landscape.
Splendid oil on canvas signed lower right by Georges Clarkson Stanfield.
Sizes unframed: W 29.72 Inches. - H 20.07 Inches.
Sizes framed: W 34.64 Inches. - H 24.80 Inches.
In fine condition, with a decorative gilded wood frame. Old canvas lining.
Biography:
George Clarkson Stanfield (1828 - 1878).
English landscape painter.
Son of painter Clarkson Stanfield (1793-1867); grandson of actor and author James Field Stanfield (1749/50-1824).
Studied at the Royal Academy Schools (though not enrolled); based in Britain, he painted views of Britain, France, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.
Exhibited at the British Institution (1844-1867) and the Royal Academy (1844-1876).
