John de Mansfield Absolon (1843-1879) - Signed Watercolour Dead Bird in Snow

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Description

A detailed study of a dead bird, painted with highlights in body colour. Well presented in a gold mount and simple frame, with an old label to the verso. Signed. On wove.

Condition

In fine condition. Frame has some very minor wear but generally the appearance is good.

Size

18.1 x 21cm (7.1" x 8.3")
Framed Size: 31.4 x 34.6cm (12.4" x 13.6")

Artist Biography

John de Mansfield Absolon was the son of the watercolour painter John Absolon (1815–95) - he served in the Queen’s Rifles and exhibited paintings and sketches with the Society of British Artists before first visiting Western Australia in 1869. An entry for this artist can be found in the database at Design & Art Australia Online, which gives his date and the details: "This artist's son operated the Geraldton Lead Mines and international cargo ships. His watercolour works included landscape sketches and scenes of shipboard life, studies of flora and fauna and bush scenes, notably views from his home east of Perth, WA."

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SKU kg459
Artist John de Mansfield Absolon (1843-1879)
Date 19th Century
Dimensions 18.1 x 21cm
Medium Watercolour
Subject Animals
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