Sir John Walrond Bart. (1818-1889) - Watercolour Romsdalshornet, Norway I

Description

One of a pair. A c.1860 view of the mountain Romsdalshornet in western Norway, one of the country's most iconic peaks, by Sir John Walrond, 1st Baronet (1818-1889). Presented glazed in a wash line mount and a distressed gilt frame. Monogrammed and inscribed 'Landmark' to the lower-right edge. Inscribed indistinctly to the lower-left edge. Later label to the verso. On watercolour paper.

Condition

There is some foxing and discolouration, including to the mount. Overall in good condition.

Size

28.3 x 43.8cm (11.1" x 17.2")
Framed Size: 48 x 61.9cm (18.9" x 24.4")

See More Like This

For our full collection of Sir John Walrond Bart. (1818-1889) artworks click here

Artist Biography

Sir John Walrond, 1st Baronet (1818-1889) was a British politician and artist. He exhibited once at the Royal Academy and four times at the Royal Institute, previously named the New Watercolour Society. One of his paintings, 'Castello di Maniaci, Bronte, Sicily' (1876), is in the Royal Collection.

Location

Romsdalshornet, Rauma Municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway