The Landslip
To scale 31 x 22 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during the mid-1860s when Hughes was establishing himself as a master of both figure and landscape work, this coastal study reflects the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's dedication to painting directly from nature while capturing the geological drama of England's southern coast. The title references the very real phenomenon of cliff erosion that continually reshapes the English coastline, a subject that fascinated Victorian artists concerned with both natural science and the sublime power of elemental forces. Hughes painted this during his most productive period, when he was balancing major commissions with intimate studies like this one that allowed him to explore the interplay between botanical precision and atmospheric effects. The work demonstrates how the Pre-Raphaelite movement extended beyond medieval revivalism to embrace contemporary landscape painting with scientific accuracy.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 22 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1710721
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
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Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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