Benjamin Williams Leader RA, On the Llugwy, Wales

Benjamin Williams Leader RA, On the Llugwy, WalesThis exquisite 19th century oil painting by eminent British artist Benjamin Williams Leader (1831 1923) depicts a scenic view on the River Llugwy. Breathe it in, the gentle environs of North Wales captured by a master of the British countryside. Leader adored life on the Llugwy, returning time and time again, fascinated by the light and fusion of the elements. Its all here, shimmering waters, imposing peaks, and boundless skies brimming with cloud

His works are held in numerous public collections including at the British Museum

thousands of artists have depicted this scene

He was an exceptional colourist and flourished under the radiant Mediterranean skies

including an elaborate hat

They’re only visible in certain lights and can be removed if you wish

with a cup of tea and a slice of fresh bread

Preferring instead to reminisce about a simpler time in rural Sweden

Canvas relined and stretchers replaced

she’s well-versed

A few minor repairs to the canvas and some minor paint losses but overall very presentable

720 achieved for ‘Faggot Gatherer on a Country Lane’ at Christie’s

Academy boards feature in Rowney’s 1877 catalogue and perhaps as early as 1852