Alfred de Bréanski Jr. (British, 1877–1957)
“Highland Landscape at Sunset” – Oil on Canvas
A luminous oil on canvas painting by Alfred de Bréanski Jr., depicting a majestic Highland landscape bathed in the warm glow of a setting sun. Towering mountain peaks rise above a tranquil loch, where cattle wade peacefully in the reflective water. The artist’s masterful use of color captures the ethereal beauty of dusk — the sky glowing in pinks, golds, and violets — while his fine brushwork conveys both grandeur and serenity. Signed by the artist and presented in an ornate gilt frame, this impressive work has been professionally cleaned and is in excellent condition.
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Medium: Oil on canvas
Condition: Professionally cleaned; excellent overall presentation
Biography:
Alfred de Bréanski Jr. (1877–1957) was a distinguished British landscape painter and the son of renowned artist Alfred de Bréanski Sr. Following in his father’s footsteps, he became celebrated for his evocative depictions of the Scottish Highlands and Welsh countryside. His works often feature dramatic light effects — sunsets, misty valleys, and reflective waters — rendered with a poetic sensitivity that bridges Victorian realism and early modern romanticism. De Bréanski Jr. exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists, earning recognition for his atmospheric portrayals of Britain’s most scenic vistas. His paintings remain highly sought after by collectors of classic British landscape art.