Christopher David Watkiss (1911-1999) - Framed Watercolour Battle of Trafalgar

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Description

Naval engagement of the Napoleonic Wars. Signed lower right. Presented in a gilt-effect frame. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. The frame and mount are in fine condition.

Size

10.7 x 16.2cm (4.2" x 6.4")
Framed Size: 26 x 31cm (10.2" x 12.2")

Artist Biography

Marine painter often in watercolours who specialised in historical ships and also some posters and landscape art. He studied at Hornsey School of Art, 1927-1932 and is recorded on the electoral register for 1930 as a 'Commercial Artist' living at the time in Southgate, Middlesex (now London) with his wife Eileen. He exhibited often at the Royal Watercolour Society, New English Art Club and the Royal Society of British Artists. Chris Watkiss also designed a poster of Bath a copy of which is in the collection of the National Railway Museum. His death was recorded in Winterbourne, Wiltshire.

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SKU sd327
Artist Christopher David Watkiss (1911-1999)
Date Mid 20th Century
Dimensions 10.7 x 16.2cm
Medium Watercolour
Style Realism
Subject Nautical
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