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Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art

British, 1852-1928

Widely regarded as one of England’s most accomplished landscape artists, British painter Alfred de Breanski Sr. is known by collectors for his realistic depictions of the rugged, isolated beauty of the Scottish Highlands and Welsh mountains.

Born in 1852 in Greenwich, England, de Breanksi grew up in an artistic family. His elder brother was the noted seascape painter Gustave de Breanski and his younger sister Julie trained as an artist.

Many of de Breanksi’s paintings feature animals such as sheep and cattle, which he painted grazing along the grassy banks of the River Thames or in the undulating fields of Wales and Scotland. He was influenced by the likes of renowned British painter John Constable, making similar use of texture, light and color in his landscape paintings

De Breanski debuted his works at the Royal Academy in London in 1872, where he continued to exhibit until 1918. He also showcased at the Royal Institute of Oil Painters and the Royal Cambrian Academy in Wales.

In 1873, de Breanski married Welsh painter Annie Roberts, and together they had seven children. Two of their children — Alfred de Breanski Jr. and Arthur de Breanski — would follow their parents’ footsteps and become artists. In 1880, de Breanksi became a Freeman of the City of London, and in 1928, he died in London.

Today, de Breanski’s paintings can be seen in museums and galleries throughout Britain, including at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne, the Southampton City Art Gallery and the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery in Brighton and Hove.

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19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of Loch Lubnaig
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) The Head of Loch Lubnaig Oil on canvas, signed & transcribed verso Image size: 23.5 inches x 35.5 inches Size including frame: 32.25 inch...
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19th Century Victorian Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art

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Canvas, Oil

Ben-Venue and Ben-A'an
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in St. Albans, GB
Alfred De Breanski Senior Oil on canvas Signed and inscribed on the reverse Canvas Size: 24 x 36" (60 x 90cm) Outside Frame Size: 35 x 47" (87.5 x 117.5cm) Free shipping worldwide ALFRED De BREANSKI Snr Alfred De Breanski was a distinguished landscape painter who became famous for his resplendent views of the Welsh and Scottish Highlands; he also painted many views of the Thames. Often bathed in a flood of golden light, these landscapes usually feature water and cattle or sheep on grassy banks; sometimes a solitary figure is seen the distance. Breanski belonged to the real stamp of those landscape painters who nimbly seized moments of the day. He had a great passion for the Highlands and perhaps more than any other, caught the atmospheric influences of the undulating landscape. Born in Greenwich...
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1870s Victorian Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art

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Oil

A Suffolk Landscape with Ferryman
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Alfred de Breanski, Sr. (British) is one of the most renowned 19th century landscape artists, known for his plein art style, both realistic and idyllic. Breanski set up his easel across the Scottish Highlands, Wales and rural England as in this gem, titled 'A Suffolk Landscape...
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1880s Impressionist Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art

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Oil, Board

Alfred De Breanski Sr. Oil on Canvas Scottish Loch with Fisherman
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s by Alfred De Breanski Sr., (1852 - 1928), England. This lovely oil on canvas, using the impedimenti technique of layering and glazing...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art

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The Hollow Beeches at Burnham
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
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Fine 19th century landscape oil on canvas by Alfred de Breanski Sr., this sunset, color and light, are exceptional in this work. Alfred De Brea...
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art

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19th Century Welsh river landscape oil painting near Betws-y-Coed
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Alfred de Breanski Snr British, (1852-1928) Near the Fairy Glen Betws-y-Coed Oil on canvas, signed & transcribed verso Image size: 23.5 inches x 35.5 inches Size including frame: 31 ...
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19th Century Victorian Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art

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"Highland Cattle watering in Mountainous Landscape" Original Oil Painting
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in ludlow, GB
Alfred de Breanski Snr British 1852-1928 “Highland Scene” Oil on Canvas, Signed and Framed. Alfred de Breanski Senior’s love affair with the Sc...
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19th Century Alfred de Breanski Sr. Art

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River Landscape Painting of Scottish Highlands by 19th Century British Artist
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Preston, GB
River Landscape Painting of the Scottish Highlands by 19th Century British Artist, Alfred De Breanski Snr, (1852 - 1928). Signed on the front (l...
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