Ernest William Haslehust (1866-1949) - Watercolour Durham Castle

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Description

A fine watercolour study of Durham Castle from the Framwellgate Bridge. The artist captures the scenic river's edge lined with building that sit before the castle's dramatic façade. Signed to the lower right. Presented in a swept gilt frame. On paper.

Condition

There are some light foxing marks to the upper left.

Size

35 x 22.5cm (13.8" x 8.9")
Framed Size: 59 x 47cm (23.2" x 18.5")

Artist Biography

Ernest William Haslehust was a painter and illustrator, born in Walthamstow, East London, who studied at the Slade School under Legros. A watercolour and landscape painter, he exhibited widely and is best remembered for his illustration of the Beautiful Britain series of books. He was a member of the Langham Sketching Club and designed posters for the LNER and LMS. His art was featured in many magazines of the day including the Illustrated London News and Tatler. Haslehurst exhibited at the Imperial Arts League, RA, RWA, RBC, RBA and was elected RI in 1924. Examples of his work are held by Bristol Art Gallery, Newport Art Gallery, NRM, Sheffield Art Gallery and Oldham Art Gallery and in the GAC. Johnson & Greutzner incorrectly record his surname as ‘Haslehurst’

Location

Durham, County Durham, England, United Kingdom

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SKU rx848
Artist Ernest William Haslehust (1866-1949)
Date Early 20th Century
Dimensions 35 x 22.5cm
Medium Watercolour
Style Realism
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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