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Wilfred Knox (1884-1966) - Framed 1946 Watercolour Leaving the Harbour
Description
A charming watercolour study by Wilfred Knox, depicting an old ship leaving the harbour with the help of tugs. Signed with the artist's well-known pseudonym 'A D. Bell' to the lower left. Smartly mounted in a slim gilt-effect frame. On watercolour paper.Condition
The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. Various light scratches present on the gilt-effect frame.
Size
24.5 x 35.5cm (9.6" x 14")Framed Size: 50 x 59cm (19.7" x 23.2")
Artist Biography
Wilfred Knox (1884-1966) specialised in watercolour landscapes in a Turner-esque manner, frequently depicting Venice and sometimes scenes of the Far East. He also painted clipper ships plying the North Atlantic trade in a more exact manner.
Knox began his working life as a Policeman in Durham and a Sergeant Mechanic on Blackburn B2 bombers during the First World War. After the War he took up painting.
Much of his early work used the pseudonym A.D.Bell - and studies of flowers for the family used 'Yvonne'. He also used R.McGregor and W.McGregor
Messrs Frost and Reed of Bristol acted as his agents, selling many of his works in the USA. He also painted many Scottish highland scenes in oils.
| SKU | rx933 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Wilfred Knox (1884-1966) |
| Date | Mid 20th Century |
| Dimensions | 24.5 x 35.5cm |
| Medium | Watercolour |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Seascape & Coastal |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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