Victorian Painting Serenity Near Capel Curig North Wales By John Cuthbert Salmon





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Description


Victorian Serenity – Signed Landscape “Near Capel Curig, North Wales” by John Cuthbert Salmon (c.1870)
Original 19th-Century Oil Painting in Ornate Gilt Frame

Subject & Medium
Titled “Near Capel Curig, North Wales,” this original oil painting by British landscape artist John Cuthbert Salmon offers a serene glimpse into the natural beauty of Snowdonia. Painted circa 1870, the work depicts a peaceful valley scene just outside Capel Curig—a location beloved for its dramatic mountain views and poetic stillness.

Title: “Near Capel Curig, North Wales”
Artist: John Cuthbert Salmon (active 19th century)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: Circa 1870
Genre: Victorian landscape

Composition & Technique
This atmospheric composition draws the viewer through rolling green terrain and into the distant Welsh hills:

Foreground: Gently sloping meadows and a winding riverbank
Midground: Reflective water flowing through the valley
Background: The misty peaks of Snowdonia beneath a shifting sky
Brushwork:

Detailed strokes in the grasses and trees offer texture and dimension
The sky and hills are treated with softer, blended strokes—conveying depth and distance
Colour Palette:

Verdant greens and earth tones anchor the landscape
Slate blues and greys shape the mountainous backdrop
Subtle light and shadow create a peaceful, moody atmosphere typical of 19th-century British landscapes

Frame
Presented in its original Victorian gilt frame, intricately carved with floral and scrollwork embellishments—enhancing its antique elegance.

Frame Dimensions:
Height: 46.5 cm
Width: 56.5 cm
Depth: 3.5 cm

Signed by the Artist
The painting is signed in the lower corner by John Cuthbert Salmon, confirming its authenticity and adding significant collector appeal.

About the Artist – John Cuthbert Salmon
John Cuthbert Salmon was a 19th-century British painter known for his quiet, poetic depictions of rural and mountainous British landscapes. His work reflects the romantic sensibilities of the Victorian era, with an emphasis on atmosphere and the timeless relationship between land and sky.

Active during the mid–late 1800s
Noted for Welsh and northern English landscape scenes
Works held in private UK collections

Provenance
Originates from a private collection
Exhibited at Park View Gallery
Auctioned via Shire Auction & Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity

Condition Report
Canvas: Good antique condition with minor craquelure and light foxing
Frame: Shows expected surface wear, light scuffing, and small chips in areas—structurally sound and ready for display

Why You'll Love It:
Signed original by John Cuthbert Salmon
Titled and dated c.1870 – featuring Capel Curig, Snowdonia
Authentic Victorian landscape with original ornate gilt frame
Includes full provenance and Certificate of Authenticity
Ideal for collectors of British, Welsh, or 19th-century fine art


Reserve: $3,752.00

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