Frederick James Knowles (1874-1931) - Watercolour A Chat by the Wayside, Wales

Description

A view of figures chatting by the wayside in the Tanat Valley, North Wales. Presented in a wash line mount and a gilt-effect wooden frame with swept rails and corners and ornate floral and foliate moulding. Signed to the lower-right edge. There are several labels on the verso that include information about the painting and artist. On watercolour paper.

Condition

There is some slight discolouration and some small areas of restoration to the frame at the right-hand corners. Overall in very good condition.

Size

24 x 34.7cm (9.4" x 13.7")
Framed Size: 44.8 x 54.6cm (17.6" x 21.5")

Artist Biography

Frederick James Knowles (1874-1931) was an architect and a landscape and figure painter. He was the brother of George Sheridan Knowles. He was born in Manchester and exhibited at Manchester City Art Gallery, the Walker Gallery Liverpool, the RA, RCA, and the RI. He lived near Oswestry and is best known for his views of rural Wales.