Sir Ernest George RA (1839-1922) - Watercolour Camogli, Italy

Description

An accomplished watercolour painting by the artist Sir Ernest George, depicting a street scene in the Italian village of Camogli. Monogrammed to the lower right-hand corner. The location is inscribed to the opposite lower corner. There is a label on the reverse inscribed with the artist's name, medium and title. Well-presented in a wash line card mount and in a distressed, gilt-effect frame. On watercolour paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and minor foxing. Small scuffs to the frame.

Size

24.8 x 16.3cm (9.8" x 6.4")
Framed Size: 46.1 x 36cm (18.1" x 14.2")

Artist Biography

Sir Ernest George RA (1839-1922) was a British architect, landscape and architectural watercolourist, and etcher.
Born in London, Ernest George began his architectural training in 1856, under Samuel Hewitt, coupled with studies at the Royal Academy Schools 1857–59. After a short period in the office of Allen Boulnois, he went on a sketching tour of France and Germany, which inspired him to the architectural style that would make him famous.