Herbert Menzies Marshall (1841-1913) - 1871 Watercolour The Quay

Description

A charming watercolour by the artist Herbert Menzies Marshall (1841-1913). The artist captures a peaceful moment by the quay, using delicate brushwork and muted tones to capture the stillness of the moment. Signed, dated and inscribed in pencil to the lower left. Well presented in a gilt frame with scrolling acanthus ornaments and an elegant floral running pattern. On paper.

Condition

Very light discolouration to the paper, overall the artwork is in good condition. Light dirtying to the mount. Minor wear to the frame.

Size

20 x 32cm (7.9" x 12.6")
Framed Size: 44 x 55cm (17.3" x 21.7")

Artist Biography

Painter of topographical watercolours, was born in Leeds and educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge. He studied architecture under the Parisian architect, Charles-Auguste Questel (1807-1888) and furthered his studies at the Royal Academy Schools, where, in 1868, he won a Travelling Scholarship. He then worked mainly in London, producing scenes of topographical watercolours for exhibition and publication. He showed work regularly at the RWS, Fine Art Society, the Abbey Gallery, RBSA, Dudley Gallery, Lake Artists Society, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, MAFA, NEAC, NG, RA and the Leicester Galleries. He was elected an Associate at the RWS in 1879, a full member in 1883 and acted as Vice-President during the years 1898-1900. He was also elected to the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers, and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1901. In 1904, he was appointed Professor of Landscape Painting at Queen's College, London.