Marguerite Howarth (1908-2001) - Framed Watercolour Mudeford Ferry

Description

A charming coastal landscape depicting Mudeford Ferry base by Marguerite Howarth. Visitors to the Dorset coast have been travelling by ferry from Mudeford Sandbank up river to Christchurch Quay for many years , and the vintage boats used back then are still in operation today. The watercolour is signed to the lower right-hand corner. Well presented in a double mount and sleek gilt frame. Glazed. On fibrous brown paper.

Condition

In fine condition.

Size

24 x 35cm (9.4" x 13.8")

Artist Biography

Marguerite Howarth was a professional illustrator whose work varied from commercial greeting cards to architectural drawings and watercolours. Born in Lancashire in 1908, Howarth studied and taught art in Yorkshire before marrying and moving to London with her husband, then to Surrey at the start of the Second World War.

Howarth’s early work centred on the production of greeting cards and postcards for companies such as Medici. While living in Chelsea, shortly after her marriage, her work was exhibited in several London art galleries. In the post-war period, in Surrey, Howarth began to concentrate on architectural drawings and in later years her style evolved to include watercolours.

While residing in Surrey, Howarth was president of Woking Society of Arts and a member of Guildford Art Society. In addition, she was also a member of the Society of Women Artists from 1970 to 1983 and regularly exhibited her work with the Society between 1963 and 1980.

Location

Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, England, United Kingdom