John McDougal (1851-1945) - Early 20th Century Watercolour Mountain Landscape

Description

A picturesque scene by a river in the mountains. Sheep can be seen grazing in the distance. Presented glazed in a white and blue double mount and a distressed gilt-effect wooden frame. Signed to the lower-left edge. There is a label on the verso which includes biographical information about the artist. On watercolour paper.

Condition

There is some minor discolouration. There are some slight marks and debris trapped beneath the glazing. Overall in very good condition.

Size

17.2 x 26.2cm (6.8" x 10.3")
Framed Size: 34.8 x 42.4cm (13.7" x 16.7")

Artist Biography

John McDougal (1851-1945) was a painter of coastal scenes mainly in watercolours who lived in Liverpool and Anglesey. He showed at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, Fine Art Society, Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, Royal Academy, Royal Society of British Artists, Royal Cambrian Academy, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Royal Scottish Academy, and the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour. He was a member of the Liver Sketching Club. He died at Cemaes Bay, Anglesey and examples of his work can be found at the Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery and Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool.