Alfred de Breanski, Snr

Born in Greenwich (London) in 1852, the eldest son of Leopold de Breanski, Alfred de Breanski became famous for his paintings of British landscapes starting at a very young age.  Alfred De Breanski Snr, and his son Alfred De Breanski Jr, (1877-1957) were London artists who painted Welsh & Scottish mountain scenes. Their landscapes, filled with light and colour, often feature the sunlight radiating from within – creating a warm and peaceful feeling. This family continued the traditions of Victorian landscape art well into the 20th century. Alfred Snr’s prolific output included well known Thames Towns and view points, painting stunning views along   the River Thames. He lived and travelled on a house boat constantly looking for new places to paint. Alfred is renowned for spectacular paintings of the Scottish Highland’s and Lochs at sunset. He exhibited at the Royal Academy (48) between 1872 and 1890, and also at the Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street.