Edward Tucker (1825-1909) - Late 19th Century Watercolour River Scene, Barge

Description

A wonderful example of a watercolour work by acclaimed British artist Edward Tucker. The scene depicts a river view with two figures on a small boat and a village in the distance. Executed with a delicate and subtle hand, the washes of colour have been proficiently applied to the substrate. Painting is laid to backing card and presented in a green card mount and in a simple silver effect frame. Signed. On watercolour paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration, surface abrasion and light foxing. Small scratches and scuffs to the frame.

Size

28.7 x 39.4cm (11.3" x 15.5")
Sheet: 17.6 x 28.9cm (6.9" x 11.4")
Framed Size: 28.5 x 39.4cm (11.2" x 15.5")

Artist Biography

Painter born in Bristol who had five artistic sons Edward Jnr, Alfred, Hubert, Frederick and Arthur, all of whom he taught to paint, and apart from Alfred they were all stalwarts of the Lake Artists Society. He moved around the country many times with his family until 1865 when he settled at Langdale in the Lake District. He exhibited at the RA and a painting by him is in the Dartmouth Museum.