Frederick Hines (fl.1875-1928) - Framed Watercolour Cattle beside a Footbridge

Description

This delicate pastoral landscape depicts a serene countryside scene with cattle traversing a wooden bridge towards a milkmaid, surrounded by lush greenery and dappled sunlight. The artist employs a warm, golden palette and soft brushwork to create an idyllic atmosphere. The work has been signed in the lower left and dated '17. Well presented in a glazed gilt slip. On paper.

Condition

Minor foxing and discolouration to the watercolour. Light wear and marks to the gilt slip. The overall condition of the artwork is good.

Size

37 x 54.5cm (14.6" x 21.5")
Framed Size: 43 x 60cm (16.9" x 23.6")

Artist Biography

Frederick Hines (1875-1928) was a painter and brother of the lesser-known Theodore Hines. Fred was born in Southwark, London, the son of a tinplate maker. He is believed to have been self-taught and was a prolific exhibitor, showing at the Dudley Gallery Art Society, Dowdeswells, Grosvenor Gallery, Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, Royal Academy of Arts, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Hibernian Academy, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. His work, mainly in watercolour, depicted figures, animals, and pastoral scenes, and the pieces were often signed as 'Fred Hines'. He also illustrated many works, including one edition of Goldsmith's 'The Deserted Village'. Some of his illustrations, small vignettes of landscapes, were used as Christmas cards. The Lytham St Annes Art Collection has examples of his work.