An Italian Landscape (Circa 1751)

Richard Wilson

(Note: Each icon above opens in a new tab.)

Artist	Richard Wilson (b.1713, d.1782)
Title	An Italian Landscape
Date	Circa 1751
Period	18th century ; 41 ; 1750s
Description	Admired by John Ruskin and an influence on Constable, Richard Wilson is regarded by many as the father of British landscape painting. JMW Turner is even said to have trekked over mountainous terrain to try to find Wilson’s vantage points. Wilson started his career as a portrait painter, but moved exclusively to landscape after travelling to Italy and becoming exposed to the work of Claude and Gaspard Dughet. This work is thought to have been painted in Italy, shortly after travelling there in 1750. Sir James Erskine acquired it at Christie’s on the 24th of April 1815, for £44.
Material	canvas (textile material)/textile materials/materials (substances) ; oil paint (paint)/paint (coating)
Dimensions	Framed: 80.7cm (H) x 100.6cm (W) Unframed: 49.4cm (H) x 71.5 cm (W)
Type	Painting
Collection	Art Collection ; Torrie Collection
Accession Number	EU0746

Tags: Lanscape Classical Italianate Tree Bush Lake Water Sky Hill Grass Reflection Building Castle Woman Child Dog Cloud Sitting Field Roof Basket