James Barenger, Nabob In A Landscape

James Barenger, Nabob In A LandscapeThis enchanting early 19th century oil painting by British artist James Barenger (1780 1831) depicts the horse, Nabob, within a majestic evening landscape. It captures the mysterious grandeur of the Kings hackney. The twilight years of a powerful friend. Resting under the bough of an old oak, Nabob stands in near silhouette. His thick muscular neck cuts above the horizon as the late Summer sun drips gold across a river. In the distance, the rolling

The only remaining clue is a label on the reverse

Or perhaps a lady plotting her next move

Condition: Artwork darkened partly due to the ageing of the pigment on copper

1920Provenance: SwedenCondition: Very presentable

Medium: Hand-Coloured MezzotintOverall size: 21½” x 26½” / 55cm x 68cmYear of creation: c

1970Provenance: EnglandCondition: Very presentable

Gilsoul’s relaxed expressive brushwork adds to the easy-going nature of this piece - yet it also carries a hint of melancholy

During his lifetime

Often they’d incorporate imagined ruins in a classical style as we can see towards the right of this painting

drawn by the mist

This beautiful work is indicative of his natural talent and it captures the spirit of this splendid young lady

Works by Jules Van de Leene are held in several prestigious collections including at museums in Bruges