‘Castelli di Cannero, Lake Maggiore’ by George Clarkson Stanfield (1828-1878).

The painting – which depicts the ruins of the 16^th century Rocca Vitaliana fortress on Lago Maggiore in Northern Italy – is signed by the artist and presented in a bespoke gold metal leaf frame.

Although he attended the Royal Academy Schools, George Clarkson Stanfield was primarily trained by his father Clarkson Standfield R.A. (1793-1867), one the most eminent British artists of the 19^th century. George Clarkson Stanfield made his Royal Academy debut aged 16, and exhibited a total of 49 paintings at Burlington House between 1844 to 1876, in addition to 73 at the British Institution.

Academy Fine Paintings only offers artwork for sale in the finest condition it can be for its age, having been professionally cleaned, conserved, and re-varnished. Clients should also note that tracked and signed for international shipping is complimentary.

Dimensions: (framed) 81cm x 127cm (32” x 50”).

Dimensions: (canvas only) 61cm x 107cm (24” x 42”).

Medium: Oil on canvas.

Provenance: Private UK collection.

Presentation: Bespoke gold metal leaf frame.

Condition: Very good. Professionally cleaned, restored, and re-varnished. Ready to hang.