Edward Francis Wells (1876-1952) - Early 20th Century Watercolour Fingle Bridge

Description

A delightful watercolour painting by the British artist Edward Francis Wells (1876-1952), entitled 'Fingle Bridge'. Fingle Bridge is a 17th-century stone arch bridge located over the River Teign near Drewsteignton, within the Dartmoor National Park in Devon. There is a label to the reverse, with additional details. Signed to the lower left-hand corner. Presented in a card mount and in a simple wooden frame, as shown. On watercolour paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. Some trapped dirt and minor marks to the mount. Small scuffs to the frame.

Size

16.8 x 24.2cm (6.6" x 9.5")
Framed Size: 39.3 x 45.8cm (15.5" x 18")

Artist Biography

Edward Francis Wells was born in Calcutta, India in 1876 the son of the engineer, William Howley Wells. As a young man he left for England and enrolled at the Slade School of Art before completing his studies at the Royal Academy. In 1899 he won the prestigious Creswick Prize which provided him with a scholarship enabling him to travel to Italy, Corsica and Switzerland.


He returned to London in 1901 and commenced his career as a painter of both figure subjects and portraits. Although the bulk of his work was painted on direct commission he did exhibit his work regularly including paintings shown at the Royal Hibernian Academy, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Walker Gallery, Royal Academy and thirty-three pieces at the Dudley Gallery in London.