Edwin Earp (1851-1945) - Early 20th Century Watercolour, Mountain Lake Scene

Description

With body colour. Signed.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and foxing.

Size

35.6 x 55cm (14" x 21.7")
Sheet: 41.1 x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")

Artist Biography

Edwin Earp is believed to be the eldest son of Henry Earp senior, head of a large family of artists. He was perhaps the most prolific of the family and painted across the British Isles and in Europe, with paintings in Scandinavia and Germany just 2 of the areas recorded. He favoured landscapes and especially mountainous scenes in Scotland, Wales and the Lake District. His paintings would have found a ready market and are equally popular today. He is also believed to have painted under the pseudonym L Lewis, probably as a result of being contracted to an art dealer or, more likely, a publishing house.