British Rustic scene Fishing on river Dutch master by Joseph Thors 19th century ^Sale

Signed: J. Thors, brings us to acknowledged master by Joseph Thors (1835 – 1920), was a Dutch landscape artist whose work was exhibited widely in England during the late 19th century. There are reported to be 14 of his paintings in public collections in the United Kingdom. This cozy, sharp in details, scene distributes warm and peaceful spirit. Between numerous paintings by this prolific master this one belongs to higher level of artistic performance. Oil painting on canvas.
Size app.: 20.5 x 30.5 cm (roughly 8 x 12 in) and frame 33.5 x 43.5 cm (roughly 13.2 x 17.1). Very Good. Please study good resolution images for overall cosmetic condition. In person actual painting may appear darker or brighter than in our pictures, strictly depending on sufficient light in your environment. Weight of app. 1,1 kg is going to measure some 2 kg packed for shipment.
Relatively little is known about Thors's life. Joseph Thors was still living in Islington when he died in late 1920 at the age of 85 years. He was recorded as living and working in London, then Birmingham - he also travelled for a while in France. He exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts, British Institution, and Society of British Artists in London, and was also exhibited in Birmingham between 1869 – 1900. Thors is regarded as belonging to the Birmingham school though his style is of the Norwich school which he admired. He painted in oils, his work depicting peaceful English rustic scenes featuring landscapes, cottages, people and animals. He also painted river scenes and occasionally coastlines.