Autumn Lake Landscape Mid 19th Century Oil Painting By Listed Scottish Painter

Scottish painter John Milne Donald (1819 - 1866) was known to be a great observer making fine details which could not be seen from a far away distance. Very few artists could match up with the talents he possessed whether they are notable predecessors or successors. He mostly painted scenes which comprised of the Scottish Highland and Lowland. All of his paintings consisted of aesthetic beauty. Not the least, they were filled with vibrant and radiating colors which depicted positive vibes in every way. Antique oil painting on canvas, signed, framed (there is damage on the frame). 
Size app.: 30 x 41 cm (roughly 11.8 x 16.1 in), frame 42.5 x 52.5 cm (roughly 16.7 x 20.7 in). Very good well preserved condition with minimal age wear. Please study good resolution images for cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 1.6 kg is going to measure 3 kg packed for shipment.
Donald's Born in Nairn 1819, Donald spent his youth in Glasgow, during his early youth where he gained a little knowledge of art. Around 1840 he paid a short visit to Paris, after which he stayed in London for the next four years learning more on the subject. During his stay in London, he befriended Samuel Rodgers who gave him the boost to go ahead with his dream. He also commissioned him with two pictures after which he finally returned to Glasgow. Donald would spend his days’ painting panel for wall decorations and exhibit his artworks in local exhibitions. Much like other artists during that era, his artworks remained unappreciated until his death. With a minimum remuneration for his artworks, he continued exhibiting in local exhibitions including Edinburgh and Glasgow until his death. He had his untimely death at the mere age of forty-seven in the year 1866. He was reserved as a person, thus failing to achieve most of the fame during his lifetime. Among his paintings are well known "Autumn Leaves", "A Highland Stream", "Bowling Bay" and "Loch Goil".