Alfred William Strutt (1856-1924) - Signed Watercolour Norwegian Town Scene

Description

A fine watercolour study showing the town of Kongsberg, situated in a mining district of Norway by well listed artist Alfred William Strutt. Laid to backing card. Signed and inscribed. On wove.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is scattered foxing visible across the artwork.

Size

17.5 x 25cm (6.9" x 9.8")
Sheet: 28 x 40.4cm (11" x 15.9")

Collection Information

We acquired a large collection of works by Alfred William Strutt. Several are unfinished, or contain notes to himself as if they are preparatory works. Many but not all are signed. There were a few family items included which we illustrate but are not included in the sale of this item. Many of the works were in poor condition and required restoration.

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Artist Biography

Alfred William Strutt (1856-1924) was born in New Zealand and was the son of the artist William Strutt. He spent much of his life in England. Strutt was taught by his father and also attended South Kensington Schools. He painted a variety of subjects including genre and sporting scenes. Strutt is perhaps best known for his paintings of various dogs, horses, donkeys and some genre pictures. Some were published as steel engravings in signed editions. He exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and was elected Royal Society of British Artists in 1888 and an Associate of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers the following year. Other exhibiting venues included Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, London Salon, Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. Examples of his work are in the collections of numerous British museums.

Location

Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway