With the rainclouds finally subsiding, Marshall brilliantly depicts the first beams of sun after a rainstorm. With expert tight brushwork and a beautiful, muted palette, Marshall captures the fresh and relieving moment of peace with unquestionable accuracy.
The painting is well presented in a glazed wood frame with a cream mount.
Signed and dated. On wove.The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration.
28.4 x 36cm (11.2" x 14.2")Sheet: 12.4 x 19.8cm (4.9" x 7.8") Framed Size: 28.5 x 36cm (11.2" x 14.2")
Painter of topographical watercolours was born in Leeds and educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge. He studied architecture under the Parisian architect, Charles-Auguste Questel (1807-1888) and furthered his studies at the Royal Academy Schools, where, in 1868 he won a Travelling Scholarship. He then worked mainly in London producing scenes of topographical watercolours for exhibition and publication. He showed work regularly at the RWS, Fine Art Society, the Abbey Gallery, RBSA, Dudley Gallery, Lake Artists Society, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, MAFA, NEAC, NG, RA and the Leicester Galleries. He was elected an Associate at the RWS in 1879, a full member in 1883 and acted as Vice-President during the years 1898-1900. He was also elected to the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers, and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1901. In 1904, he was appointed Professor of Landscape Painting at Queen's College, London.
| SKU | px531 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Herbert Menzies Marshall (1841-1913) |
| Date | 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 28.4 x 36cm |
| Medium | Watercolour |
| Style | Impressionism |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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