{"product_id":"a-view-of-bolnhurst-at-dawn","title":"A View of Bolnhurst at Dawn, Bedfordshire","description":"\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"94\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eA View of Bolnhurst at Dawn, Bedfordshire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"48\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eBy Henry John Sylvester Stannard (1870–1951)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eA beautifully atmospheric watercolour by the celebrated Bedfordshire artist Henry John Sylvester Stannard, depicting a tranquil rural view of Bolnhurst at dawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eRendered in Stannard’s characteristic palette of delicate pinks, warm ochres and soft earth tones, the composition captures a quiet country lane leading towards a cluster of traditional Bedfordshire cottages bathed in the gentle light of early morning. The subtle treatment of light and atmosphere, combined with the artist’s sensitive handling of the landscape, creates a scene of remarkable calm and rural charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eStannard was renowned for his depictions of the English countryside, particularly the villages and landscapes of Bedfordshire, and this work is a fine example of his ability to convey both the beauty and serenity of the rural landscape. The restrained palette and softly diffused light evoke the fleeting qualities of dawn, lending the painting a poetic and contemplative mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003ePresented in an elegant gilt frame with a carefully chosen mount, the work is ready to hang and would make a wonderful addition to a collection of British watercolours or regional landscape paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: early 20th Century\u003cbr\u003eFramed: 56 x 71 x 3 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Summerfield and Scott","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55419125432705,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/8909\/8924\/files\/DSCF7956.jpg?v=1773311216","url":"https:\/\/www.summerfieldandscott.co.uk\/products\/a-view-of-bolnhurst-at-dawn","provider":"Summerfield and Scott","version":"1.0","type":"link"}