Oil on canvas
England, 1868
Frederick William Hulme (1816-1884) - English landscape painter and illustrator
Signed and dated lower right, ‘J. W. Hulme Oct. 1868‘
Atmospheric view of a forest path
Gilt wood frame
Overall dimensions, framed: 119 x 89 cm
Provenance: Private collection, Germany
Hulme’s fine forest landscapes sell for more than 52.000 euros in the international auction market

The present large-format painting is the work of the English artist Frederick William Hulme, and dates from 1868. The atmospheric composition depicts a forest path characterized by variations of light and shade. A woman sitting on the path makes the trees appear even more impressive. This very fine painting with its diverse flora and countless differentiated shades seems to be a paean to nature.



The painting is signed and dated lower right, ‘J. W. Hulme Oct. 1868 ‘. It is well presented. The paint surface shows little scattered paint losses, some areas of abrasion, slight soiling and some blemishes along the edges due to the framing. The font tree shows a scratch. Inspection under UV light reveals a small point of retouching to the sky on the upper right. The gilt wood frame shows minor wear. The overall dimensions, framed, are 119 x 89 cm. The stretcher measures 102 x 70.5 cm.



Frederick William Hulme (1816-1884)

The English landscape painter and illustrator Frederick William Hulme exhibited for the first time in Birmingham in 1841. In 1844, he moved to London and worked as an illustrator. Hulme is particularly recorded for his landscape paintings from Surrey and Wales. From 1852 to 1884, he exhibited in the Royal Academy. He also presented works at the British Institution, the Royal Manchester Institution and in numerous galleries.

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