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William Cruikshank (1848-1922) - Framed Watercolour Goldfinch Nest
Description
A fine study in watercolour and gum arabic depicting a goldfinch and its nest, surrounded by woodland vegetation and white blossom. Signed lower right. Presented in a gilt frame. On paper.Condition
Small losses to the frame's beadwork. The artwork itself is in very good condition.
Size
23 x 35cm (9.1" x 13.8")Framed Size: 47 x 57.5cm (18.5" x 22.6")
Collection Information
From an exquisite collection of works by the Scottish-Canadian painter William Cruikshank (1848-1922).
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Artist Biography
William Cruikshank (1848-1922) RCA was born in Scotland and was the great-nephew of artist George Cruikshank. He studied art at the Royal Scottish Academy and at the Royal Academy in London alongside John Everett Millais and Frederic Leighton. In 1871, he moved to Canada and taught at the Central Ontario School of Art. By 1894 he had made a name for himself in Canadian art circles and was elected as a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. Some of his paintings still reside in the National Gallery of Canada and the Art Gallery of Ontario.
| SKU | sm557 |
|---|---|
| Frame Colour | gold |
| Artist | William Cruikshank (1848-1922) |
| Date | Late 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 23 x 35cm |
| Medium | Watercolour |
| Style | Realism |
| Subject | Birds |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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