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| Click Image to Enlarge. Landscape Eduard Hildebrandt, 1848 The Townshend Collection at The Victoria & Albert Museum |
While we mostly associate the Reverend Chauncy Hare Townshend with his famous collection of jewels, the Reverend was also an avid collector of paintings. Here’s one from his collection. This moody landscape from 1848 is the work of German painter Eduard Hildebrandt (1818-1869) who is famous for his sprawling landscapes, detailed panoramas of towns, soaring views of colonial buildings, harbors and genre scenes.
Hildebrandt executed this painting while traveling in Northern Europe. It’s likely a depiction of Northern England or Scotland, showing two horses in a rainy landscape with a house barely visible in the distance. The painting is an excellent example of the artist’s expert handling of light and his fine detail work as well as his impeccable finishing skills.
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