Mary Williams RWA (1911-2002) - Mid 20th Century Watercolour Lyme Regis, Dorset

Description

A view along the beach at Lyme Regis in Dorset. It has noted fossils in cliffs and beaches on the Heritage or Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. The harbour wall, known as The Cobb, appears in Jane Austen's novel 'Persuasion', the John Fowles novel 'The French Lieutenant's Woman', and the 1981 film of that name, partly shot in the town. Signed to the lower-right edge. On watercolour paper with a deckled edge.

Condition

There is some mild foxing and discolouration and some wear to the edges and corners. Overall in good condition.

Size

26.5 x 33.8cm (10.4" x 13.3")
Sheet: 29.1 x 35.7cm (11.5" x 14.1")

Artist Biography

Mary Williams RWA (1911-2002) was a painter, born in Ottery St. Mary, Devon. She attended the Exeter School of Art and in 1935 became a member of the Exeter Art Society. In 1937 she joined RWS Art Club and in 1948 the Somerset Society of Artists. Four years later she was elected to membership at the SWA and in 1959 an Associate at the RWA. In 1960 she joined the St. Ives Society of Artists. Her work was hung regularly at the RWA from 1950, and she was elected Academician of that society in 1965. The first important showing of her work was at the Paris Salon in 1938 and her work was also exhibited at RA, RSA, RBA, RSMA, RWS, and SGA. Examples of her work are in the collections at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, where she held a solo exhibition in 1974, the Sunderland Museum and Art Gallery, and the Ministry of Works, as well as in the permanent collection at the RWA.

Location

Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, United Kingdom