Artist: Terence Grundy
Title: Walk on the Downs
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Edition: Original, One of a kind
Artwork Dimensions: 78cm x 51cm (30" x 20")
Frame Dimensions: 91cm x 65cm (36" x 25.5")
Condition: Image: Good. Frame: Good
About the artwork
“Walk on the Downs” captures the serene majesty of the English countryside with remarkable clarity and depth. A winding path meanders through tall grasses and wildflowers, leading the eye toward distant hills framed by clusters of trees and a soft, cloud-streaked sky. Grundy’s meticulous brushwork and naturalistic palette evoke a sense of quiet immersion, as if the viewer were stepping into the landscape itself. The composition balances intimacy and grandeur, reflecting the artist’s signature ability to render rural scenes with photographic precision and poetic warmth. Framed in an ornate gilt moulding, the piece exemplifies Grundy’s mastery of traditional landscape painting and his enduring appeal among collectors of British art.
About the Artist
Terence Grundy (1956–2023) was a British landscape painter renowned for his evocative depictions of the English countryside. Born in Bolton, Grundy initially trained as an engineer before dedicating himself fully to art—a transition that marked the beginning of a prolific career. His paintings are celebrated for their photographic realism, natural colour palettes, and immersive depth, often described as “windows into rural England.” Grundy’s work earned widespread acclaim, including commissions from British nobility such as the Earl of Carnarvon, who invited him to paint the grounds of Highclere Castle. Exhibited in galleries across the UK and collected internationally, Grundy became one of Britain’s most successful landscape artists of his generation, leaving behind a legacy of tranquillity, precision, and timeless beauty.
