Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Fishing in the River

Description

A view of figures fishing in a river in the foreground with a village in the background. Cattle rest on the opposite riverbank. Presented in a cream mount. There is a later inscription on the verso of the mount, ascribing Durham as the location of the scene. Unsigned. On wove.

Condition

There is some very slight discolouration and some minor creases at the corners of the mount. Overall in very good condition.

Size

20.6 x 31.2cm (8.1" x 12.3")

Collection Information

A very fine collection of watercolours painted from the 1830s to 1850s, likely by the same hand. The collection predominantly depicts landscapes and villages in the Western Alps, consisting of southeastern France, northwestern Italy, and southwestern Switzerland, with a particular focus on the area surrounding Lake Geneva known as the Swiss Riviera. The artist demonstrates a mastery of light and atmosphere, deftly capturing both the natural beauty and timeless grandeur of this part of the world. Most of the paintings are inscribed with some details on the verso, such as the date and location.

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