Edward Renard (1854-1915) - 1901 Watercolour Bridge to Town

Description

A charming early 20th century watercolour scene by artist Edward Renard, depicting a stone bridge crossing a river on the outskirts of an English town. A fisherman can be seen sat on a wall to the right hand side, hoping for a catch, while others can be seen in conversation on the bridge. The painting is signed and dated to the lower left corner. On watercolour paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration, particular in the top half of the painting.

Size

37.8 x 26.9cm (14.9" x 10.6")
Sheet: 40.9 x 31cm (16.1" x 12.2")

Artist Biography

Edward, was born in 1854 fl, By 1881 Edward was a certified art master living with his retired mother in Chelsea, London. Edward married Louisa Haley 16 August 1883 at St John’s Halifax and they had one child, Beryl Louisa, born 1887 in Saltaire. The family lived in Saltaire from c1885 to c1889 where Edward was the headmaster of the School of Art. In the same year as the Saltaire Exhibition (1887) he was instrumental in starting the Yorkshire Union of Artists. Edward was living in Eastbourne at the time of his death In 1915.