Raymond Turner Barker (1872-1945) - 1913 Watercolour Gossips

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Description

A harbour scene with figures gossiping in the foreground. Inscribed on the verso, 'Constable Art Club, 1913 February Competition', along with the title and votes and criticisms by fellow members. On watercolour paper.

Condition

There is some foxing and discolouration. There are some creases at the corners.

Size

21.5 x 31.5cm (8.5" x 12.4")
Sheet: 25.6 x 35.8cm (10.1" x 14.1")

Collection Information

This collection of watercolours from the artist's portfolios and sketchbooks includes British landscape and coastal scenes from the Highlands of Scotland to the beaches of Cornwall. Of particular note are paintings that the artist entered into monthly competitions at the Constable Art Club from 1913 to 1914. These works feature notes and comments by fellow members on their reverse, offering a moving insight into artistic and rural life in the months before the First World War.

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Artist Biography

Raymond Turner Barker (1872-1945) was an architect and artist born in Southgate, Middlesex, England. He studied art at the Slade and Royal Academy Schools from 1895 to 1900 and exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1916.

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SKU qy706
Artist Raymond Turner Barker (1872-1945)
Date 1913
Dimensions 21.5 x 31.5cm
Medium Watercolour
Subject Seascape & Coastal
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