Antique Victorian Oil Painting – Charles Stuart Landscape Art, Royal Academy 1892

An exceptional late-Victorian oil on canvas by Charles Stuart FSA, entitled Sunshine and Mists, exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 1892.

This atmospheric landscape captures Stuart’s masterful handling of light, weather, and terrain — a hallmark of his mature period. The composition balances luminous foreground greens with distant, mist-laden hills beneath a dramatic sky, demonstrating the refined naturalism that made his work popular with collectors and institutions in the late 19th century.

The painting is presented in an ornate gilt period frame that complements the warmth and depth of the composition beautifully.

Artist: Charles Stuart FSA

Title: Sunshine and Mists

Date: Exhibited 1892

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size (canvas): 34.5 x 59 cm

Frame: Gilt decorative frame (included)

Provenance: Exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, London

Condition: Very good antique condition consistent with age; rich colour and stable paint surface. Mis-titled to verso by later owner ‘Sunshine and Rain’. Research has shown that the correct title is Sunshine and Mists. Detailed provenance included on reverse. Photo provided. 

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a Royal Academy–exhibited Victorian landscape by a listed British artist whose works are held in both public and private collections.

Perfect for collectors of:

• Victorian & Edwardian art

• British landscape painting

• Royal Academy exhibitors

• 19th-century oil paintings

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👨🎨 Artist Biography – Charles Stuart FSA

Charles Stuart FSA (1852–1914) was a respected British landscape painter active during the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. He was elected a Fellow of the Society of Arts (FSA), reflecting his standing within Britain’s professional art community.

Stuart was best known for his evocative landscapes, often depicting rural Britain with an emphasis on changing light, mist, and atmosphere. His work shows clear influence from the naturalist tradition and the broader Romantic landscape movement, while maintaining a distinctly British sensibility.

He exhibited regularly at prestigious venues, most notably the Royal Academy, where inclusion was a significant mark of artistic achievement. His paintings were well received for their technical skill, tonal harmony, and poetic interpretation of the countryside.

Today, Charles Stuart’s works are increasingly sought after by collectors of Victorian art, particularly those with documented exhibition history.