David Cox Snr. OWS (1783-1859) - 1845 Watercolour The Harvesters Return

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Description

A fine 19th century watercolour by David Cox Snr depicting women returning from harvesting hay. Both carry large bales on their backs as they make their way across a small stream. Well presented in a washline mount and gilt frame. Signed and dated. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and minor foxing. Small marks to the frame.

Size

19 x 27cm (7.5" x 10.6")
Framed Size: 43 x 48cm (16.9" x 18.9")

Artist Biography

David Cox Snr. OWS (1783-1859) was an English landscape painter, one of the most important members of the Birmingham School of landscape artists and an early precursor of Impressionism. the is considered one of the greatest English landscape painters and a major figure of the Golden Age of English watercolour. Although most popularly known for his works in watercolour, the also painted over 300 works in oil towards the end of his career. Cox exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy from 1805. By 1810 the was elected President of the Associated Artists in Watercolour. In 1812, following the demise of the Associated Artists, the was elected an associate of the Society of Painters in Watercolour (the old Watercolour Society). the was elected a Member of the Society in 1813, and exhibited there every year (except 1815 and 1817) until his death.

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SKU sa015
Artist David Cox Snr. OWS (1783-1859)
Date 1845
Dimensions 19 x 27cm
Medium Watercolour
Style Realism
Subject Landscape
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