Thomas Edward Francis (1873-1961) - Watercolour Beauvais Cathedral

Description

A fine street scene with the Cathedral of Saint Peter of Beauvais in the background. Presented in a wash line mount and an ornate gilt-effect wooden frame with floral and foliate moulding at the corners. Incorrectly inscribed with the location 'Abbeville' to the lower-left edge and signed to the lower-right edge. On watercolour paper.

Condition

There is some minor foxing and some small scuffs, chips, and areas of restoration to the frame. Overall well-presented and in very good condition.

Size

37.9 x 27.7cm (14.9" x 10.9")
Framed Size: 57.5 x 47.5cm (22.6" x 18.7")

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Artist Biography

Thomas Edward Francis (1873-1961) was a painter and habitual traveller. It was his custom to make long walking tours in the summer months, both on the continent and in England. He exhibited works under his name, mostly in London in the early part of the 20th century. He also appears to have exhibited works in oils and watercolours under the names 'Pierre Le Boeuf', 'Arthur Drew', and 'Andrea Vesari'. Before World War I Francis exhibited at the Royal Academy, the New English Art Club, the Royal Society of British Artists, the Nottingham Museum and Art Gallery, the London Salon, and the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts. In 1918 he enlisted in the Army Service Corps (Mechanical Transport division) but did not see action. While executing his watercolours of English villages and countryside, he regularly notated the precise subject, place, and the date of execution.

Location

Abbeville, Somme, Hauts-de-France, France, 80100