Charles S. Cheston - Early 20th Century Watercolour Old Houses Dieppe

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Description

A fine architectural study of a row of terrace houses in the fishing port town of Dieppe, France. Signed by Charles Sidney Cheston to the lower right corner. On watercolour paper.

Condition

In fine condition.

Size

22.5 x 34.8cm (8.9" x 13.7")
Sheet: 25.3 x 37.7cm (10" x 14.8")

Artist Biography

Charles Sidney Cheston was a etcher and painter, born in London. Son of the architect, Chester Cheston (who was agent to Lord Amhurst) and brother of the actress Dorothy Cheston. He studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in 1899-1902. His first solo exhibition was at the Colnaghi Gallery in 1929, and he also exhibited widely including: Royal Academy, Royal Hiberian Academy, Goupil Gallery, Royal watercolours Society, and the New English Art Club. His artist wife, Evelyn Cheston, died in 1929 and he published a monograph 'Evelyn Cheston: Member of the New English Art Club 1908-1929' in 1931. A vice president of the Royal watercolours Society, 1950. He lived at Polstead, near Colchester, Essex.

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SKU qr092
Artist Charles S. Cheston
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 22.5 x 34.8cm
Medium Watercolour
Style Realism
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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