🏞️ Tranquil Beauty – Nr Capel Curig, North Wales Landscape by John Cuthbert Salmon (c.1870)

Original Victorian Oil Painting in Ornate Gilt Frame

🎨 Subject & Medium

This original 19th-century oil painting is titled “Nr Capel Curig, North Wales” and beautifully captures the peaceful rural charm of one of Wales’ most iconic landscapes. Painted circa 1870 by British artist John Cuthbert Salmon, the scene depicts the wild, rolling hills and tranquil waters near Capel Curig—set in the heart of Snowdonia.

• Title: “Nr Capel Curig, North Wales”

• Artist: John Cuthbert Salmon (active mid–late 19th century)

• Medium: Oil on canvas

• Date: Circa 1870

• Style: Victorian landscape

🖌️ Composition & Technique

The artist’s composition invites the viewer into a timeless Welsh valley:

• Foreground: Soft green meadows and a peaceful path leading the eye inward

• Midground: A winding stream or river reflects ambient light

• Background: Dramatic Welsh mountains under an expressive sky

Brushwork:

• Fine, realistic detailing in the terrain and vegetation

• Smooth transitions in the sky, showing Salmon’s subtle control of light and atmosphere

Colour Palette:

• Natural greens and warm browns dominate the valley

• Soft slate greys and cloudy blues shape the distant hills

• A muted, atmospheric blend evokes the quiet mood of the Welsh countryside

🖼️ Frame

The painting is housed in its original ornate Victorian gilt frame, richly decorated with classical scrollwork and floral detailing—perfectly complementing the scene’s historical charm.

• Frame Dimensions:

  • Height: 46.5 cm

  • Width: 56.5 cm

  • Depth: 3.5 cm

✍️ Signed by the Artist

The painting is signed by John Cuthbert Salmon in the lower corner.

👨🎨 About the Artist – John Cuthbert Salmon

John Cuthbert Salmon was a British 19th-century landscape painter celebrated for his accurate and romantic portrayals of rural Britain. His works are characterized by strong atmospheric depth and a grounded sense of place, particularly in his Welsh and northern English views.

• Known for capturing scenes in North Wales and the English countryside

• Active during the height of the Victorian landscape tradition

• His paintings are found in private collections across the UK

🏛️ Provenance

• From a private collection

• Exhibited at Park View Gallery

• Sold through Shire Auction & Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

🔍 Condition Report

• Canvas: In good condition overall, with light craquelure and minor foxing visible under close inspection

• Frame: Some age-related wear, scuffs, and light touch-ups; structurally stable and ready for hanging

🌟 Why You'll Love It:

• ✅ Original c.1870 oil painting titled “Nr Capel Curig, North Wales”

• ✅ Signed by Victorian artist John Cuthbert Salmon

• ✅ Rare North Wales subject in original 19th-century gilt frame

• ✅ Perfect for collectors of British or Victorian landscape art

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