Thomas Remnant Charleton (1756-1849) - Watercolour Cook's Folly, Clifton

Description

This exquisitely executed watercolour depicts a serene view near Cook's Folly in Clifton. Charleton masterfully captures the idyllic riverside setting with vessels gliding along the Avon River and figures on the sandy banks. The work is signed with the artist's initials on the backing paper and inscribed with the location details. On paper.

Condition

Signs of wear consistent with age. Minor discolouration to the watercolour. Light dirtying to the edges of the paper. The overall condition of the artwork is good.

Size

10 x 17cm (3.9" x 6.7")
Framed Size: 15 x 22.5cm (5.9" x 8.9")

Collection Information

Painted during Thomas Remnant Charleton's retirement in his eighties, this remarkable collection draws inspiration from famous views of the era and studies from his local area in the city of Bath, England. The works demonstrate an extraordinary second career following his exceptional military service. The collection was acquired alongside a number of fine floral and botanical studies by Charleton's daughter, Sophia Katherine Charleton (1789-1844), creating a beautiful showcase of generational artistic talent.

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Artist Biography

Thomas Remnant Charleton was the son of Major George 'Paddy' Charleton, born on Jersey in 1756. A different family album written by his granddaughter relates his career: 'Appointed a cadet at Woolwich on the 1st April 1768, promoted to second lieutenant the 17th June 1772. Embarked with the two companies of artillery for North America in June 1775, joined the army under the command of Marquis Cornwallis at the Cove of Cork, Ireland....on 2nd Sept 1776 the army from South America joined General Sir William Howe at Staten Island, served on Long Island, employed in the battery of Hillgate, at the taking of New York, at the battle of White Plains and at Rhode Island, he was at the expedition up the Hudson River under Colonel Bird....Embarked with the army for the Pennsylvania campaign, was at the Battle of Brandywine and employed on the batteries at the taking of Mud Island on the Delaware; remained in the field until January 1778, when the army retired into winter quarters, Delaware.....Served in the campaign of South Carolina, was at the taking of Charlestown, at the evacuation of that place, returned with the army to New York; was promoted to Captain Lieutenant 1st December 1782...embarked for England in Nov. 1783...Was promoted to a Company 26th Nov 1792 and was ordered to Newfoundland where he commanded the garrison for some time. Was appointed Major in the army 1st March 1794 and Lieutenant-General 1st Jan 1798. Promoted to a majority in the Regiment the 16th July 1799 when he returned to England and was appointed to the command of the artillery in British North America in 1800 under the command of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Kent and proceeded to Halifax where he arrived in June....' Further promotions followed up to General in 1837. He retired to Bath where he lived and painted at 8 Lansdown Place East, and died there in May 1849 aged 93.