Follower of David Cox Jnr - Late 19th Century Watercolour Stratfield Saye House

Description

A charming watercolour study with graphite detail after the listed British watercolourist David Cox Junior ARWS (1809-1885). The scene shows Stratfield Saye House in Hampshire, the estate of the Duke of Wellington.The proficiency of the artist in this medium is clear, from the fine detail and carefully placed brush strokes. Well presented in a washline mount and simple gilt effect frame. Inscribed on the reverse. Unsigned. On watercolour paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is paint loss to the surface of the brown watercolour pigment. With foxing spots visible across the artwork and scuffing and surface marks to the frame.

Size

21.1 x 29.5cm (8.3" x 11.6")
Framed Size: 33.4 x 42.2cm (13.1" x 16.6")

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Artist Biography

David Cox (1809-1885), known as David Cox the Younger, David Cox II or David Cox Jr. to distinguish him from his better-known father David Cox, was an English painter in watercolour, mostly of landscapes. Born in Dulwich, London and educated at Hereford Grammar School, he was taught to paint and draw by his father, although he used a brighter colour palette than his father. As well as working around London, where made several paintings of the Norwood Gypsies, his landscapes included Wales, Scotland, the Lake District, Devon, France, Switzerland and Italy. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1827, at the New Society of Painters in Water Colours from 1841 and the Society of Painters in Water Colours from 1848, where he would eventually exhibit 580 works.[1] He died at his home in Streatham and was buried at West Norwood Cemetery.