W. Richards (Francis Jamieson) (1893-1950) - Early 20th Century Oil Etive River

Description

A beautiful sunset highland scene showing the River Etive running through a valley in Argyllshire, Scotland. The blushing golden light captured so successfully by the artist, gives the scene an idyllic dream like quality. The artist has signed to the lower right and the painting has been presented in a contemporary gilt effect and black wax frame. The artist has inscribed the location to the reverse. On canvas.

Condition

Slight abrasion to the paint in the lower right quadrant. The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is some craquelure to the surface.

Size

27.8 x 48.6cm (10.9" x 19.1")
Framed Size: 36.7 x 57.7cm (14.4" x 22.7")

Artist Biography

Painter in oil and watercolour of Highland and Coastal scenes. A prolific painter who often signed with pseudonyms such as 'Phil Hips', 'Graham Williams', 'W. Richards' and 'Arnold Pienne'. His oils were most commonly Loch or Highland landscapes. He traveled widely throughout the country between the wars selling his paintings. His work was often in a more traditional Victorian style and his pictures were reproduced as postcards by Ajelli and Co of London around 1920.