{"product_id":"original-still-life-river-bathers-oil-painting-by-bryan-whitfield","title":"Vintage 'River Bathers' Scene Oil Painting by Bryan Whitfield","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original painting by British artist Bryan Whitfield, depicting two people bathing in a river. The richly textured brushstrokes capture the atmosphere of this calm scene rather than its precise detail. Earthy greens, ochres, and warm browns blend together in expressive layers, allowing colour and movement to evoke the changing light and natural rhythm of a flowing stream in deep summer. The thick application of paint gives the surface a remarkable tactile quality, revealing the confidence and immediacy of Whitfield's technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing his passing, Whitfield's extensive collection of paintings remained largely unseen until his family began carefully sharing his work. Today, his paintings are increasingly appreciated for their authenticity, expressive handling of paint, and the deeply personal vision of an artist who spent a lifetime painting simply because he loved to paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cm x 35 cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bryan Whitfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil on chipboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good vintage condition, with age-appropriate wear, minor surface marks and chips, and light signs of age consistent with an original vintage painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease be advised that all items in our Vintage Collection are second-hand pieces, which means that they may have had significant previous use. Marks, stains, bumps, dents, and cosmetic wear are part of the nature of vintage pieces and are therefore not recognised as defects. Only issues that affect the function of a piece will be considered damage. All cosmetic marks and signs of wear form part of the natural character of vintage objects. If you are not comfortable with used or worn pieces, our standard collection may be more appealing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ellei Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49667435593976,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/4264\/files\/Ellei_Home_Vintage_and_Antique-126.jpg?v=1782491873","url":"https:\/\/www.elleihome.com\/products\/original-still-life-river-bathers-oil-painting-by-bryan-whitfield","provider":"Ellei Home ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}