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Nathaniel Everett Green (1823-1899) - Framed Watercolour Estuary Landscape
Description
An accomplished watercolour painting by Nathaniel Everett Green (1823-1899), depicting moored fishing boats in a scenic estuary. The artist has signed the scene to the lower right, and the watercolour has been well-presented in a large gilt frame with delicate mouldings to the inner window and outer edge. On paper laid to canvas.Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. The gilt frame shows signs of wear with various losses to the mouldings and chips to the gilt. These losses have been concealed by gilt-effect.
Size
37.5 x 66cm (14.8" x 26")Framed Size: 60 x 87.5cm (23.6" x 34.4")
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Artist Biography
Nathaniel Everett Green FRAS was an English painter, art teacher and astronomer. He professionally painted landscapes and portraits, and also gained fame with his drawings of planets.
Born in Bristol, the son of Benjamin Holder Green (1793–1865), then a haberdasher, and Elizabeth ‘Betsey’ née Everett (1795–1837); his interest in astronomy dated from 1859 when he built a telescope for himself. He produced "soft-pencil" drawings of Mars in 1877, which were widely known.
In 1880 he was called to Balmoral and taught art to some members of the Royal family including Queen Victoria.
He was a founding member of the British Astronomical Association (BAA) and its president from 1897–1898.
| SKU | rx931 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Nathaniel Everett Green (1823-1899) |
| Date | Late 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 37.5 x 66cm |
| Medium | Watercolour |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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