Corpus. Mentem. Anima.
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Title: 'Church Walk'
Artist: Ernest Walbourn (1872–1927)
Signed: In plate, lower right
Date or Time Period: Circa late 19th to early 20th century (c. 1895–1910)
Medium: Photogravure chromolithograph with hand tinting
Subject Matter: A rural English village scene depicting two women in conversation along a country lane, with a church, cottages, and surrounding trees forming the backdrop. The composition reflects the quiet charm of provincial life, framed by gentle landscape details and architectural character.
Dimensions (cm):
Framed: H: 44 × L: 58.5 × W: 2
Unframed: H: 23.5 × L: 39.5
Condition: The print is well-preserved with strong hand-tinted colouration. Please note the antique frame shows wear consistent with age, including surface imperfections, and the backing board has a notable tear, as shown in photographs. Sold as seen.
Framing Details: Presented in its original period wooden frame with decorative gilt floral detailing on a dark ground, retaining its antique mount. The reverse shows age-related wear and an old paper backing with splitting.
Provenance: Attributed to Ernest Walbourn, a British painter celebrated for his romanticised depictions of cottages, gardens, and rural village life, active during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.
Description:
This evocative countryside print, Church Walk, captures Ernest Walbourn’s characteristic vision of rural tranquillity. The scene reflects the serenity of English provincial life, with Walbourn’s gentle eye for pastoral beauty and architectural charm. Hand-tinted to enrich its tones, this photogravure chromolithograph offers both decorative appeal and historical resonance. A fine piece for collectors of Victorian/Edwardian rural art, antique prints, or those seeking a traditional English aesthetic for their interiors.
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