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Manner of Samuel Austin (1796-1834) - 19th Century Watercolour Ghent Canal
Description
A delicate and detailed watercolour view of an idyllic canal in the Belgian city of Ghent. The artist has captured the golden light shafting between the buildings with an expert hand, creating a warmth of Spring in the air. The painting is unsigned and presented in a simple gilt effect frame with card mount. On paper.Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and some brown marks to the upper right quadrant as seen. There is some scuffing to the frame.
Size
21 x 13.8cm (8.3" x 5.4")Framed Size: 39.4 x 32cm (15.5" x 12.6")
Artist Biography
Austin was a native of Liverpool. He commenced life as a banker’s clerk, but eventually gave up a good position in order to devote himself entirely to art. In 1827 he was elected an associate of the Society of Painters in Water-Colours.
He painted landscapes, and occasionally rustic figures: but his best works were coast scenes, introducing boats and figures. An example of his work, Shakespeare’s Cliff, Dover, with Luggers on the Beach, is in the South Kensington Museum. He died at Liverpool in July 1834.
Location
Ghent, East Flanders, Flanders, Belgium
| SKU | rv679 |
|---|---|
| Frame Colour | gold |
| Artist | Manner of Samuel Austin (1796-1834) |
| Date | 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 21 x 13.8cm |
| Medium | Watercolour |
| Subject | Architecture & Cityscapes |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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