Hely Augustus Morton Smith RBA (1862-1941) - Watercolour Mending Nets

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Description

A very fine watercolour study by the British marine painter ;Hely Augustus Morton Smith, more commonly known as Hely Smith. ; The artist has captured a group of fishermen mending nets close to the harbour. Possibly depicting Looe, Cornwall, where the artist lived for some time. Well presented in a contemporary black frame with double card mount. Signed. On watercolour paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and minor foxing.

Size

32 x 37.3cm (12.6" x 14.7")
Sheet: 15.9 x 20.7cm (6.3" x 8.1")
Framed Size: 32.4 x 37.4cm (12.8" x 14.7")

Artist Biography

Painter of seascapes, born in Wambrook, Somerset. Hely Smith as he was known attended Lincoln School of Art, furthering his studies later at the Antwerp Academy. Elected RBA in 1901, he became that society's Treasurer in 1902 and was also a member of the Langham Sketching Club. He exhibited with the UA, SMA, RA, RHA, RI, ROI, RSA, GI and the STISA where he was a member from 1934-41. Paintings by Hely Smith are held by Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery, Plymouth Art Gallery and RAMM.

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SKU pz992
Artist Hely Augustus Morton Smith RBA (1862-1941)
Date Late 19th Century
Dimensions 32 x 37.3cm
Medium Watercolour
Subject Seascape & Coastal
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