Frank Hewett (c.1854-1932) - 1900 Watercolour Devon Fishing Village

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Description

A delightful scene in a Devon fishing village. Three rowing boats sit beached in the foreground as figures walk up the hill past the cottages. Presented glazed in a wash line mount with gold detailing and a distressed gilt-effect wooden frame. Signed and dated to the lower-right edge. On watercolour paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some minor mount burn, foxing, and discolouration. Overall well-presented and in good condition.

Size

34.2 x 60.8cm (13.5" x 23.9")
Framed Size: 52.7 x 78.5cm (20.7" x 30.9")

Artist Biography

Frank Hewett (c.1854-1932) was a painter, primarily of Devon landscapes and seascapes. He was born in Leamington around 1854 but spent most of his youth in Birmingham. In 1871 he was employed as a draughtsman and by 1881 he was working as an engineer. Around 1901 he moved to West Buckland in Devon where he painted the local scenery and charcoal portraits. During the First World War, he founded and trained a local rifle volunteer group.

Location

Devon, England, United Kingdom

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SKU qq480
Artist Frank Hewett (c.1854-1932)
Date 1900
Dimensions 34.2 x 60.8cm
Medium Watercolour
Subject Seascape & Coastal
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