J. Moore - Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour Mediterranean Coastal Town

Description

A light and delicate watercolour by the artist J. Moore c.1850, depicting a coastal Mediterranean landscape with a small bay town. The white washed buildings with terracotta roofs have a distinctly Mediterranean feel, with the deep blue ocean and the dry arable land in the foreground. Handsomely presented with a washline mount in a thin gilt frame, as shown. Unsigned and inscribed. On wove.

Condition

In fine condition with a clean mount. There are only small minor marks to the frame.

Size

16 x 25cm (6.3" x 9.8")
Framed Size: 33.2 x 40.8cm (13.1" x 16.1")

Artist Biography

Caroline Jaine a semi-abstract artist and published writer. Jaine also spent 14 years in the foreign service. In the past she has used installation, performance, film and photography in her work. In 2014 Jaine was Artist-in-Residence at the Humanitarian Centre. In 2012 she was shortlisted for the Searle Award for Creativity for her book-art work and in the same year was awarded a Masters in Fine Arts by Cambridge School of Art. Jaine was previously the Director of Cambridge International Arts (2012-2015) and has also worked for a year and a half as a studio painter at Damien Hirst’s studios in Stroud.