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Robert McGown Coventry ARSA RSW (1855-1914) - Watercolour, Scottish Harbour
Description
A delightful and colourful Scottish harbour study by Robert McGown Coventry. Here the artist has captured a busy coastal town with figures milling about the harbourside. Colourful fishing boats are moored at the water's edge as fishermen return to shore after a days work. Well presented in a simple wood frame. Signed to the lower right. On watercolour paper.Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some very minor discolouration. Overall the condition is very good.
Size
16.5 x 25cm (6.5" x 9.8")Framed Size: 37 x 47.5cm (14.6" x 18.7")
Artist Biography
Painter born in Glasgow who studied at Glasgow School of Art under Robert Greenlees and in Paris under William-Adolphe Bouguereau, (1825-1905) and Tony Robert-Fleury (1837-1911). The father of Gertrude Coventry, he lived in Glasgow and travelled abroad but painted principally fishing and harbour scenes on the east coast of Scotland. Coventry also painted in Belgium and Holland and exhibited at the RA, GI, AAS, RSW, NEAC, Dowdeswell's and the RSA. He was elected RSW in 1889 and an Associate of the RSA in 1906. Examples of his work are represented in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow, Kirkcaldy Art Gallery and Paisley Art Gallery.
| SKU | rx183 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Robert McGown Coventry ARSA, RSW (1855-1914) |
| Date | Late 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 16.5 x 25cm |
| Medium | Watercolour |
| Style | Impressionism |
| Subject | Seascape & Coastal |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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