Circle of Thomas Webster R.A. - Fine 19th Century Oil The Oyster Sellers

Description

Circle of Thomas Webster R.A. (1800-1886) - Fine Original 19th Century Oil. Gallery label verso inscribed "The Oyster Sellers" and "Thomas Webster". Bears monogram T.W. but we don't think this is actually by Thomas Webster R.A.. In fine gilt wood swept frame. On canvas on stretchers. In fine condition.

Size

Size: 30.5 x 22.5cm (12" x 8.9")
Framed Size: 56 x 51cm (22" x 20.1")

Collection Information

Thomas Webster (March 10, 1800 - September 23, 1886), English figure painter, was born at Ranelagh Street, Pimlico, London.

His father was a member of the household of George III; and the son, having shown an aptitude for music, became a chorister in the Chapel Royal, St James's. He, however, developed a still stronger love for painting, and in 1821 he was admitted student of the Royal Academy, to whose exhibition he contributed, in 1824, portraits of "Mrs Robinson and Family."

In the following year he gained the first medal in the school of painting. Till 1879 he continued to exhibit in the Royal Academy work of a genial and gently humorous character, dealing commonly with subjects of familiar incident, and especially of child life. Many of these were exceedingly popular, particularly his "Punch" (1840), which procured in 1841 his election as ARA, followed five years later by full membership. He became an honorary retired academician in 1877, and died at Cranbrook, Kent, on the 23rd of September 1886.

Webster was leader of a group of artists who called themselves "The Cranbrook Colony". Some of his pictures were produced as prints by the pioneering printer Abraham Le Blond.