John Glover (1767-1849) Original Oil Painting on Board C.1820 31cm x 45cm

An extremely rare opportunity to acquire an original 200+ year old oil painting on board by John Glover (1767-1849). Label verso titled "No 3. The Bristol Channel From The Hills Above Chepstow". Signature Details: Unsigned (which is not unusual for Glover). In fair condition commensurate with age. The artwork would benefit from cleaning and conservation. A quote of $4,750 inc GST accompanies the artwork but offers a significant financial opportunity for the right collector. The artwork is accompanied by an official valuation by 'All Art Services' of $30,000 although could fetch significantly more on the European auction market post restoration.

Provenance: This work by John Glover was purchased through Neville Healy Melbourne 1996 originally owned by leading art dealer and consultant, Dr Joseph Brown. The work according to  the Tasmanian Gallery of Art curator identified this to have been painted circa 1820. A genuine investment opportunity.

Dimensions

Image size: 31cm x 45cm
Frame size: 50cm x 63cm x 6cm

Bio

John Glover (1767–1849) was an English-born Australian artist known for his landscape paintings, particularly of the Tasmanian wilderness. He was born in Houghton-on-Hill, Leicestershire, England, and trained as an artist in London. Glover's early career saw him working as a watercolorist and a drawing master.

In 1831, at the age of 64, Glover migrated to Australia with his family, settling in Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania). The landscape of Tasmania captivated Glover, and he became one of the first artists to paint the Australian bush in a naturalistic style. His paintings often featured the rugged terrain, lush vegetation, and dramatic skies of Tasmania.

Glover's works are characterized by their vibrant colors, attention to detail, and romanticized depictions of the Australian landscape. He was particularly skilled at capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in his paintings.

Glover arguably became the most important landscape artist outside Europe, maintaining his reputation in England and forging a new following and great success in Australia. Glover’s influence continues to this day, with the John Glover Art Prize one of Australia’s most significant awards for landscape painting.

During his time in Tasmania, Glover's reputation as an artist grew, and he became influential in the local art scene. He exhibited widely and received numerous commissions, including some from prominent figures in colonial society.

Today, John Glover is regarded as one of Australia's most significant colonial artists. His paintings are held in major collections and galleries both in Australia and internationally, and he is celebrated for his contribution to the artistic representation of the Australian landscape during the early colonial period.