Author unknown, Winter landscape with cottages by the river

oil, canvas, 37 x 27 cm, framed in period frame, late 19th century.

A pair of landscapes from the turn of the 20th century - popular paintings illustrating the seasons. Although unsigned, they were painted with great skill, indicating a professional artist, and their identical period frames make it clear that they were once a complementary set of winter and summer depictions of nature, decorating the living room walls of a wealthy home.