19th-century English school

19th-century English School
“Landscape with a River.”
Oil on canvas.
Illegible signature in the lower corner.
Measurements: 29 x 49.5 cm; 62 x 82 cm (frame).
A landscape featuring lush vegetation with a bucolic and picturesque atmosphere. The gentle river winds its way through the vegetation and rocks, while small houses can be seen on the hill. The painter focuses on nature, offering no further clues as to human presence. The mountains in the background appear to still be covered in snow, which is slowly melting as it reaches the river.
The influence of the best-known tradition in this genre—such as the landscapes of northern Europe from the 17th century and later—is evident.