George Henry Jenkins (1838-1914) - Watercolour Maytime in the Orchard

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Description

An idyllic spring scene in watercolour and body colour depicting blossoming apple trees in an orchard. Chickens graze in the shade of the trees. Presented glazed in a cream mount and a gilt frame with ornate edges. Signed to the lower-left edge. There is a label on the verso, cut from previous backing board, inscribed with the title. On watercolour paper.

Condition

There is some slight discolouration but overall bright and in excellent condition for a painting of this age. There are some minor chips and losses to the moulding on the frame.

Size

22 x 39.5cm (8.7" x 15.6")
Framed Size: 39.2 x 56.8cm (15.4" x 22.4")

Artist Biography

George Henry Jenkins (1838-1914) was a West Country artist who painted throughout Devon and Cornwall in both oil and watercolour. He is reported as an active artist between 1870 and 1910. From 1873 to 1880 he lived at 10 Saltram Terrace, Plympton, Devon near Plymouth. He also exhibited work painted in North Wales. He exhibited 20 works at the RWA from 1892-1895.

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SKU qq113
Artist George Henry Jenkins (1838-1914)
Date Late 19th Century
Dimensions 22 x 39.5cm
Medium Watercolour
Style Impressionism
Subject Landscape
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