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George Frederick Nicholls (1885-1935) - Watercolour Village Scene with Figures
Description
A charming watercolour painting with gouache details by the British artist George Frederick Nicholls. The scene depicts a village street view with figures and geese. Signed faintly to the lower left-hand corner. There is a Graves Gallery, Birmingham, label on the reverse. Well-presented in a washline card mount and in an ornate gilt effect frame. On watercolour paper.Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and foxing throughout the surface. Small scratches and scuffs to the frame.
Size
21.7 x 33.2cm (8.5" x 13.1")Framed Size: 38 x 49cm (15" x 19.3")
Artist Biography
Painter and illustrator who was born in Great Saughall, Cheshire and also lived in Worcestershire and in Oxfordshire. He was better known for his landscape and flower pictures, but did occasionally paint hunting scenes, one of which he exhibited at the RA in 1913. Nicholls, who was by profession a manufacturing tobacconist, also exhibited at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Baillie Gallery, Goupil Gallery, Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Cambrian Academy, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours and at Walker's Gallery. He was a member of the Liver Sketching Club, where he was elected in 1881. He died in Chester and the value of his estate for probate was the 2016 equivalent of nearly £4 million.
A George Nicholls also designed posters for the LMS Railway during this period.
| SKU | qe329 |
|---|---|
| Artist | George Frederick Nicholls (1885-1935) |
| Date | Early 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 21.7 x 33.2cm |
| Medium | Watercolour |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Landscapes |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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