Ludwig Friedrich Hofelich, Pond Landscape With Figure

Ludwig Friedrich Hofelich, Pond Landscape With FigureThis late 19th century oil painting by German artist Ludwig Friedrich Hofelich (1842 1903) depicts a landscape with pond, figure and distant view. Mankinds intrinsic bond with nature is no better conveyed than through the medium of fine art. And in the case of Ludwig Friedrich Hofelich, working among the wilds, valleys and heaths meant more to him than most and possibly saved his life. During the early part of his career, Hofelich was a workaholic,

He was born in Sheffield but is known as one of the leading figures of the ‘Birmingham School’ of landscape painters

four sheep graze in a shaded area - a perfect spot to enjoy the view

Edward Ridley dedicated his life to developing the artistic skills and enthusiasm of others

Nicolaï Alexandovitch Okolowicz (1876-1928)

nourished by Nature herself”

This late 19th-century hand-coloured engraving by British artist Edwin Henry Hunt (1840-1925) depicts the racing greyhound Wild Mint

To display such ostentation in the home was desirable and the price of a commissioned painting was often lower than the cost of the flowers themselves

depicts a satisfied young man dressed in ragged clothes

in the lower left and framed

Hamish was well regarded during his lifetime and produced a diverse array of paintings including portraits

And at first glance

His six-footers captured the gaze of critics and stirred their imaginations