Antique Oil Painting Windsor Castle by Alfred H.Vickers Early 19th C

Alfred H. Vickers (1786-1868) 
British artist Alfred Vickers is predominantly known for his rugged landscapes, which depict scenic views from the mountains of North Wales to the lowlands of Kent. He was an important contributor to the development of naturalistic landscape painting.

The next time you’re wandering through nature, perhaps on a walk through picturesque woodland, slow down and really look. Notice the seemingly infinite forms of limber branches, the copious hues within a single field, the sky with its complex passing clouds and the ever-changing effects of light.

Try to hold your attention as fresh shadows glide across the vista tempting your eyes to leap from spot to spot. Nature is impossible, its infinite beauty teases before pushing away. Even the most-revered of artists have fallen at its feet, exhausted, with brush in hand - forlornly staring at a canvas, which lacks immediacy, truth and power.

Imagine trying to capture nature while also being lectured that you need to elevate the scenery with Italianate references and noble allegory. What would be the point of studying outdoors when you could simply work from old engravings and copy the masters?