Oil on canvas
England, circa 1910
Campbell Archibald Mellon (1876-1955) – English landscape and marine painter
Signed lower right ‘C. A. Mellon.’
Inscribed ‘The Thames Shillingford’ on the verso
Dimensions: 25.5 x 18 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, North Rhine-Westphalia
Summer landscape along the River Thames at Shillingford, which the artist animated with two promenaders – a recurring detail in Mellon’s oeuvre; comparable landscapes with figures fetch up to €6,600 at international auctions

This small-scale paintings by the English painter Campbell Archibald Mellon depicts a tranquil river landscape with a mother to her child walking along the Thames. In the background extends a dense forest. With the finest brushwork the artist captured the peaceful atmosphere of a beautiful summer’s day. In addition to his bustling beach scenes, Mellon also created some depictions of this kind, in which portrayed England’s lush green landscape. The overcast sky is a characteristic feature, with cumulus clouds hovering dramatically over the summer idyll and threatening to patter down at any moment.



The painting is signed lower right ‘C. A. Mellon.’ as well as inscribed ‘The Thames Shillingford’ on the verso. It is in good condition with a few small retouchings to the sky. The frame shows light wear. The framed work measures 35.5 x 28 cm, the stretcher frame measures 25.5 x 18 cm.



Campbell Archibald Mellon (1876-1955)

Campbell Archibald Mellon was born in Berkshire and moved to Nottingham in 1903 where he started devoting himself to painting and was a pupil of Carl Brenner. After the First World War, he moved to Norfolk with his family and became acquainted with the landscape painter J.S. Arnesby Brown. In 1924, Mellon’s first work was exhibited at the Royal Academy. This was followed by regular exhibitions in prestigious galleries. He became a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Oil and the Royal Society of British Artists. Today Mellon is primarily known for his numerous coastal scenes in which he captured the cheerful holiday impressions of the post-war generation. (tfa)

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