Arthur E. Milne - Oil on Board
“With Crackling Leaf Underfoot”
Signed British landscape by a listed 20th-century artist
Key Details
Artist: Arthur Edward Milne (British, 1889–1981) Title: “With Crackling Leaf Underfoot” Medium: Oil on board Support: Artist’s board Signature: Signed by the artist, lower right Dimensions: Artwork: 49 x 66 cm.
Framed: 64 × 79 cm (25.2 × 31.1 in) Condition: Good vintage condition. Two tiny areas of missing oil, possibly intentional and difficult to notice. Please inspect photos carefully. Provenance: Private UK collection; label verso from the Bristol Savages’ 33rd Annual Exhibition
Description
A striking original oil on board by the listed British artist Arthur E. Milne. Titled
With Crackling Leaf Underfoot, this atmospheric landscape exemplifies Milne’s expressive handling of paint and richly textured surfaces, capturing the mood and character of the British countryside.
About the Artist
Arthur Edward Milne (1889–1981) studied at the Edinburgh School of Art and exhibited at the Royal West of England Academy, the Bristol Savages, and the Royal Scottish Academy. He is particularly admired for expressive British landscapes and coastal scenes with confident, textured brushwork.
Estimated Date
Circa late 1930s
Provenance & Notes
From a well-cared-for private UK collection. The verso bears a label from the Bristol Savages’ 33rd Annual Exhibition (circa 1937–38), providing strong historical provenance linked to an important West Country artists’ society.
