Charles Frederick Buckley (1812-1869) -Watercolour Memorial Stone

Description

A study of a memorial stone 'Dussek', signed with initials and inscribed 'Paris (?), to the backing paper. Laid to backing paper measuring 27.5 x 20cm. There is an inscription by the artist on the reverse reading: 'You man look at the album, but learn 'ere you look / That all are expected to add to this book / You may read it and leave it the penalty is / You must write a few stanzas for others to quiz'. On wobe.

Condition

Condition is typical for a picture of this age with some minor discolouration, but overall the appearance is very good.

Size

18 x 15.6cm (7.1" x 6.1")
Sheet: 27.4 x 19.5cm (10.8" x 7.7")

Collection Information

From a 19th century album of very fine Victorian watercolours and graphite drawings by members of the Buckley family, who were an artistic Irish family originally from Cork. Featuring works by Charles Frederick Buckley (1812-1869), John Edmund Buckley (1820-1884), W. R Buckley and others. An original inscription in the album reads 'Mrs Holdernesse - the gift of her affectionate brother C F Buckley.

We have included images of the original album and this inscription for reference only - you will not receive these with your purchase. Collection Code 19vQ

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Artist Biography

Charles Frederick Buckley was likely born in Cork, Ireland in 1812 and died in London in 1869. He was a member of an artistic Irish family. Charles exhibited at the British Institution and the Royal Society of British Artists on Suffolk Street, London between 1841-1869 (Benezit Vol II). Records suggest he was living with fellow watercolourist and miniaturist John Edmund Buckley at 17 King William Street, London in 1843. John was also an Irish artist from Cork and presumably the two were brothers. Charles' work has a strong presence on the auction market.