Claude H. Rowbotham (1864-1949) - Early 20th Century Aquatint Loch Katrine

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Description

An evocative aquatint with hand colouring of the landscape at Stronachlacher, near the head of Loch Katrine in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Clouds encircle the mountains as a bird flies low over the water's surface. Inscribed with the location in plate and graphite to the lower-left edge. Signed in graphite to the lower-right edge. On wove laid to backing card, adhered on the right side.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and foxing, particularly to the sky. Some surface scuffs and discolouration to the margins. Overall in good condition.

Size

14 x 19.3cm (5.5" x 7.6")
Sheet: 20.1 x 27.6cm (7.9" x 10.9")
Plate: 15.6 x 20.5cm (6.1" x 8.1")

Artist Biography

One of a large family of professional artists, Rowbotham was born in London, moving to Wallingford in the Thames Valley during the 1890s. In 1902 he moved to Cornwall, where he is recorded as having occupied a studio at Upton Slip, Falmouth, between about 1906 and the late 1920s. He was an accomplished watercolour painter and is also known for his invention of a process of producing limited edition aquatints that were often combined with etching in colour.

Location

Loch Katrine, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

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SKU qn529
Artist Claude H. Rowbotham (1864-1949)
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 14 x 19.3cm
Medium Aquatint
Subject Landscape
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