English School 1857 / Charles F. Buckley (1812-1869) / Lake District Uk / Watercolor And Gouache

Watercolor and gouache in excellent condition by the English artist CHARLES FREDERICK BUCKLEY (1812-1869).
MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURES in the LAKE DISTRICT in England.

35 x 48 at sight
52 x 63 with frame

Signed lower right and dated 1857

The English artist CF BUCKLEY captures in this work the nuances of natural light and shadows, giving life and dimension to this scene with a tranquil and contemplative. The scene conveys a feeling of peace and distance, emphasized by the immensity of the mountains and the tranquility of the characters. Buckley managed to capture an ordinary scene and transform it into a poetic representation of nature and human life. In this work, Buckley likely used several overlapping washes to create the depth and texture of the mountains and sky. This technique allows you to see through the layers of paint, which gives a characteristic lightness and luminosity to the watercolor. Buckley managed to capture many details, such as the trees, rocks and human figures in the foreground. The precision of the lines and the finesse of the brushstrokes indicate great technical skill and great delicacy in rendering textures and small variations of color. This work could represent one of the iconic regions of the Lake District, such as the surroundings of Great Langdale. This region is known for its deep valleys and rugged peaks, features which appear to match those in the watercolor.4 Charles Frederick Buckley (1820-1871) was an English artist known for his watercolors and landscape paintings. He particularly excelled in depicting British landscapes, capturing the natural beauty of areas such as the Lake District, the Scottish Highlands, and other picturesque locations. Buckley was born in 1820 in England, he was influenced by the Romantic movement and landscape artists of his day. Buckley began exhibiting his works in the 1840s. His watercolors quickly gained popularity thanks to their precision, sensitivity to light, and ability to capture the subtleties of nature. He traveled throughout the United Kingdom, painting remarkable landscapes and becoming a respected member of the artistic community of the time. He was often associated with other British watercolorists of the 19th century, and his works were exhibited in various galleries and exhibitions. His style is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a mastery of watercolor technique, which allowed him to render the subtle variations of light and shadow in natural landscapes. Buckley's works are best known for their realistic and detailed representations of landscapes. He used watercolor to create vibrant, atmospheric scenes, often with great depth of field. His paintings are valued for their ability to convey a sense of tranquility and natural majesty. Today, his watercolors are present in several private and public collections.