Albert W Holden "One Hundred Years Ago 1805-1905" Original Print Signed & Framed

One hundred years ago 1805-1905 original print signed and dated 1905 by Albert w holden (British, 1848-1932) features a royal naval seaman admiring portraits and art wall in the former Nelson Room in the painting hall of the royal naval college in Greenwich. The room was where Nelson's coffin was first placed on its arrival on 23 December 1805 before his lying in state in January 1806. The print has been recently matted and framed in an elegant handcrafted gilt wood frame. The print is from an oil painting marking the Trafalgar centenary.

About the artist : 

Albert W. Holden (often listed as A. W. Holden) was an American painter active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known primarily for his landscape and genre paintings, characterized by naturalistic compositions and a soft, atmospheric treatment of light and color.

Holden’s work reflects the influence of traditional American and European academic painting, with an emphasis on tranquil rural scenes, pastoral environments, and everyday life. His paintings often feature carefully balanced compositions and a muted palette that conveys calm and serenity.

Throughout his career, Holden exhibited in regional exhibitions and his works circulated among private collectors in the United States. Today, his paintings appear periodically on the secondary art market, where they are appreciated for their classic landscape style and historical charm.

Dimensions: 22.75" W x 27.75" H x 1.25" D.