Original British Impressionist Oil Painting — “Banks of the Wye, Coppet Hill Herefordshire” by Charles Neal

🖼 Subject & Medium

Bring the timeless beauty of the English countryside into your home with this original oil painting on canvas by renowned British impressionist Charles Neal.

The artwork features Coppet Hill, a striking landmark in the Lower Wye Valley, south of Goodrich, Herefordshire. Known for its breathtaking panoramic views, rolling limestone slopes, and seasonal bluebell blooms, Coppet Hill has inspired artists and nature lovers for generations. Neal’s masterful brush captures the calm, the colour, and the character of this beloved landscape. Circa 1989.

🌄 Composition, Colours, Style & Technique

Painted in a classic British impressionist style, this piece is bursting with vivid colours, textured brushwork, and atmospheric light.

The foreground features long summer grasses and bluebells, rendered in layered greens, golds, and soft blues.
To the left, towering trees rise in rich greens, earthy browns, and muted greys, painted with loose, confident strokes.
The middle distance draws your eye to hedgerows and far-off fields, with three small farm workers — dressed in white shirts and hats — walking along the banks of the shimmering River Wye.
Above, the pale blue sky stretches wide, dotted with delicate, feathery clouds applied in broad impressionist strokes.

Neal’s expressive brushwork and glowing colour palette focus on mood and light, creating a painting that’s both richly evocative and visually striking.

✍️ Signed

Signed by Charles Neal in the lower corner.
Stamped and dated verso (1989).

🧑🎨 About the Artist

Charles Neal (b. 1951) is a significant British postwar and contemporary impressionist artist, known for his luminous landscapes and expressive use of colour. His works have been exhibited at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, Wally Findlay Galleries (New York & Palm Beach), and sold at top auction houses including Bonhams, Matsart Jerusalem, and Dreweatts, with top prices reaching $23,370 USD.

🖼 Frame

Presented in a recent Larson Juhl decorative moulded frame that beautifully complements the painting’s impressionist style, making it display-ready for your home or office.

📏 Size

• Height (with frame): 74 cm

• Width (with frame): 63.5 cm

• Frame depth: 3.5 cm

📜 Provenance

• Direct from the artist

• John Campbell of Master Frames, June 17, 1989

• Private Southern Shire Collection

• Currently held by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

💖 Why You’ll Love It

✅ An outstanding early-period work by Charles Neal, a major British impressionist
✅ A vivid tribute to one of England’s most beautiful countryside landmarks, Coppet Hill
✅ A colourful, atmospheric statement piece for any room
✅ A unique conversation starter for collectors and art lovers alike
✅ A timeless celebration of nature’s beauty and tranquillity

🔍 Condition

• Painting surface: Excellent vintage condition, with light foxing and craquelure typical for its age

• Frame: Minor imperfections consistent with handmade craftsmanship

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