David Woodlock (1842-1929) - Framed Watercolour Shelling Peas

Description

A delightful watercolour by British artist David Woodlock (1842-1929), depicting a lady shelling peas in her kitchen garden. In the foreground a mother hen and inquisitive chicks can been seen scratching round the lady's feet, hoping for a few tasty scraps. Signed to the lower right-hand corner. The cottage garden scene has been beautifully presented in a new card mount and contemporary gilt frame. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration to the watercolour, particularly around the top right hand corner. The contemporary frame and mount are in fine condition.

Size

23.5 x 16.5cm (9.3" x 6.5")
Framed Size: 41.5 x 33cm (16.3" x 13")

Artist Biography

Irish-born painter of bucolic chocolate-box Victorian paintings in both oils and watercolours. He studied at Liverpool School of Art where he studied under John Finnie and was a founder member of the Liver Sketching Club and a member of the Liverpool Academy of Arts. Woodlock exhibited many works at the Walker Art Gallery and also showed at the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, Royal Academy of Arts, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Royal Scottish Academy and at the Dudley Gallery Art Society. He appears to have been only a part-time artist as the census of 1871 and 1891 record his as a draper in various guises. Examples of his work are held in the collections of Bangor University, Merthyr Tydfil Museum & Art Gallery, National Museums Liverpool and Williamson Art Gallery.