SUPER LARGE 19thC PRINT IN LAUREL LEAF CARVED GILTWOOD & GESSO FRAME "AMALFI" - J B PYNE


A fabulous and most striking print of the Amalfi Coastline, Italy which brings to life the feel of the area itself.   The print is in good, bright condition and contained in a fabulous gilt wood and gesso frame.

Please see the attached photos which are an integral part of this description. All items are described to the best of my knowledge, however I usually don't state the obvious as this can be seen from the numerous photos provided. 

James Baker Pyne (5 December 1800 – 29 July 1870) was an English landscape painter who became a successful follower of Turner, after having been in his earlier years a member of the Bristol School of artists and a follower of Francis Danby.

Pyne was born in Bristol, England and taught himself to paint. He took part in the sketching activities of the Bristol School in the 1820's, and exhibited for the first time in Bristol in 1824. His style and subject matter, namely the atmospheric depiction of local landscapes and imaginary scenes, were those of Danby and the Bristol School, among whom he was one of the most able oil painters. Examples were Imaginary Scene (1828) and View of the Avon from Durdham Down (1829).

In 1832, after producing some oil paintings of the Bristol Riots, he spent 6 weeks in France with his fellow Bristol School artist Edward Villiers Rippingille.  Pyne also seems to have participated from 1832–33 in the revival of the Bristol School's sketching meetings.

William James Müller had been apprenticed to Pyne during 1827–29/30. However Müller did not remain much influenced by Pyne and the other Bristol School artists.  Pyne himself did not long continue in the style of Danby's "poetical" landscapes. In the mid 1830's, probably in 1835, he moved to London where he developed his mature style. His landscapes now followed Turner in their colours and style of composition. Turner's influence can be seen for example in Clifton, Near Bristol, from the Avon (1837), which was exhibited at the Royal Academy.  Pyne exhibited at the British Institution during 1833–1844 at the Royal West of England Academy in Bristol, and at the Royal Academy during 1836–41. He became Vice-President of the Society of British Artists.

In 1846 he travelled to Germany, Switzerland and Italy. He often painted in the Lake District. The art dealership Thomas Agnew & Sons commissioned him to paint in the Lake District in 1848, and then in 1851 to make a three year tour of Italy, in which he was accompanied by the Bristol water colourist William Evans.

Pyne died on 29 July 1870 in London, leaving sons James Baker Pyne, a photographer, and Charles Pyne, an artist. Besides Müller, his pupils included George Arthur Fripp and James Astbury Hammersley.

Both the print and frame are in remarkably good condition given their age , with only relatively minor loss to the gesso frame and only very slight foxing to the print.  Neither detracts from the overall look of the picture when hung but which could be remedied if required.

Please appreciate that all items are antique/vintage/used and therefore are likely to show varying degrees of age related wear and tear. If you want to ensure 100% pristine condition may I suggest you buy new. 


DIMENSIONS:  Overall : 70 cm x 55 cm and Image : 50 cm x 38 cm 
 

This item is offered for collection only in view of its size and weight.  Free delivery within 25 miles of Penclawdd, Swansea is also offered.  Delivery to UK mainland locations beyond this may be possible subject to a charge to cover fuel etc expenses.