An English Canal Scene
About this artwork
In 1855 Bough settled permanently in Edinburgh while continuing to travel widely within Scotland and the North of England. Despite its small scale, this picture is painted with a fluency, vitality and sensitivity to atmospheric effect for which his larger oils were particularly appreciated. These same qualities characterise his landscape watercolours in which his inventiveness and fascination with light found the greatest freedom of expression.
Updated before 2020
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artist:
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title:An English Canal Scene
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date created:Probably 1850s
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materials:Oil on millboard
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measurements:30.70 x 45.90 cm; Framed: 53.00 x 68.20 x 7.50 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Presented by David B Anderson 1890
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accession number:NG 819
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Samuel Bough
Samuel Bough
Although born in England, Bough became one of the most influential figures in the development of nineteenth-century Scottish landscape painting. A largely self-taught artist, he spent the early part of his career in Manchester and Glasgow painting scenes for theatrical sets. Bough later dedicated...
