Reclining Lion in an Open Landscape English School, 1924
A charming and evocative early 20th-century English oil painting depicting a reclining lion set within a softly rendered landscape. Executed with confident, expressive brushwork, the composition balances warmth and restraint, capturing the animal at rest with a quiet sense of dignity and character.
The palette is subtle and earthy—ochres, warm browns, and muted blues—allowing the figure to emerge naturally from the background. The lion’s mane and form are rendered with loose, painterly strokes, characteristic of British animal and wildlife studies of the period, where atmosphere and mood were favored over academic precision.
Signed and dated V. A. Peake, 1924 in the lower left, the work reflects the enduring English tradition of animal painting, bridging late Victorian naturalism and early modern painterly expression.
The painting is presented in a richly ornamented giltwood frame, which complements the warmth of the canvas and enhances its decorative presence. A timeless and engaging work, well-suited to a study, library, or layered salon wall.
Condition:
Good antique condition overall. The canvas displays areas of age-related staining and surface patina consistent with works of this period. These tonal variations are stable and visually integrated, contributing to the painting’s authentic antique character. The frame shows light wear and patina commensurate with age.
Provenance:
Private English collection.
Creator: V. A. Peake
Origin: England
Date: 1924
Medium: Oil on canvas
Framed Dimensions: 13.5 in H × 16.5 in W
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