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George Barker (1858-1911) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Coastal Grazing
Description
A coastal scene with a flock of sheep grazing in the foreground and a gaff sloop sailing in the middle distance. The composition was perhaps influenced by William Holman Hunt's (1827-1910) 'Our English Coasts' (1852). Presented in a white mount and a gilt-effect wooden frame with ornate floral and foliate detailing. Signed to the lower-right edge. On watercolour paper.Condition
There is some slight debris trapped beneath the glazing and some small scuffs, chips, and areas of retouching to the frame. Overall well-presented and in good condition.
Size
22.6 x 44.5cm (8.9" x 17.5")Framed Size: 49.4 x 71cm (19.4" x 28")
Artist Biography
George Barker (1858-1911) was a painter, born in Wolverhampton. He is recorded as having shown at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Royal Society of British Artists, and Royal Hibernian Academy. According to censuses of the period, he worked as a sub-postmaster and as a landscape artist in Birmingham.
Code | qm713 |
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Artist | George Barker (1858-1911) |
Date | Late 19th Century |
Dimensions | 22.6 x 44.5cm |
Medium | Watercolour |
Style | Realism |
Subject | Seascape & Coastal |
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