Oil Painting English Landscape
Oil Painting English Landscape
Description
Peter Snell (b.1935) – English Landscape**
Oil on Canvas, Signed Lower Right*
A serene and evocative oil painting by Peter Snell, capturing the quiet beauty and timeless atmosphere of the English countryside. Bathed in soft light, the composition draws the viewer into a tranquil river landscape framed by gently arching trees and distant hills—an exquisite study in balance, tone, and natural harmony.
Born in Oxford in 1935, Peter Snell served nine years in the Royal Air Force, travelling extensively before dedicating himself to painting full-time in 1979. Now based in Wiltshire, with a studio overlooking Salisbury Plain, Snell’s work reflects a profound connection to the English landscape—its changing moods, colours, and light. His paintings have been exhibited widely, with numerous solo exhibitions, and are held in private and corporate collections worldwide.
Presented in a finely detailed gilt frame, this work exemplifies Snell’s mastery of traditional technique and his sensitivity to the atmosphere and poetry of place.
Artist:Peter Snell (b.1935)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 48 x 38 cm including frame
Condition: Excellent presentation
A distinguished and contemplative work by a respected British landscape painter—perfect for collectors seeking a piece that embodies both artistic refinement and the enduring spirit of the English countryside.
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