{"product_id":"pair-of-original-j-howard-oil-paintings-c1880-highland-river-fishing-scenes","title":"Pair of Original J. Howard Oil Paintings c.1880 Highland River Fishing Scenes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ. Howard - Oil on Canvas “Highland River Scenes”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA charming matched pair of Victorian Highland river landscapes featuring solitary fishermen and tranquil natural scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e J. Howard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Highland River Scenes” (Pair)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on canvas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both works signed lower left\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Image: 17 × 24 cm (6.7 × 9.4 in) each Frame: 42 × 34 cm (16.5 × 13.4 in) each\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good overall. The boards have bowed slightly backwards from the middle but this is uniform and not visually distracting. Oak frames and gilt slips show wear commensurate with age.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private UK collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a beautifully balanced pair of late 19th-century oil paintings by J. Howard depicting tranquil Highland river landscapes. Each composition features a solitary fisherman positioned along the riverbank, lending both narrative interest and a contemplative mood to the scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe paintings capture the romantic atmosphere associated with Victorian interpretations of the Scottish Highlands, combining soft natural tones with careful observation of water, sky and surrounding landscape. The inclusion of the fisherman in both works adds human scale and storytelling charm, creating a harmonious matched pair ideally suited for display together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in their original 19th-century wooden frames with gilt mounts, these paintings retain their authentic decorative appeal and remain ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJ. Howard was a British landscape painter active during the late Victorian period, particularly around the 1880s. Associated with London, Howard specialised in atmospheric depictions of Highland scenery and rural landscapes. Though relatively little documented, his works occasionally appear at auction—including a recorded sale at Christie’s South Kensington. His paintings align with the romantic British landscape tradition, emphasising quiet natural beauty and the reflective presence of figures within expansive scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEstimated Date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1880 (Late Victorian period)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a private UK collection. The reverse of one frame retains the original label of John France, carver and gilder of Nantwich, supporting the British origin and period framing of the works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crag Bank Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551619342674,"sku":"CBA-92","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/0904\/6866\/files\/IMG_4270.jpg?v=1780854925","url":"https:\/\/cragbankart.co.uk\/products\/pair-of-original-j-howard-oil-paintings-c1880-highland-river-fishing-scenes","provider":"Crag Bank Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}