William Matthison (1853-1926) - Framed Watercolour Along the Canal Way

Description

A charming rural scene by watercolours artist, William Matthison, depicting a moored canal boat with smoking coal fire. On the right a figure can be seen on horseback making their way along the hedge and waterside, away from the distant bridge and cottages. The painting is signed to the lower left corner. Well presented in a white card mount and sleek, muted grey and gilt frame. Glazed. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and light foxing.

Size

9.4 x 20.4cm (3.7" x 8")
Framed Size: 25.5 x 36.7cm (10" x 14.4")

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Artist Biography

Born near Birmingham, England in 1853. William Matthison was a successful watercolours and oil painter, educated at the Birmingham Central School of Art, and under the tutelage of Edward Watson, a successful landscape painter who regularly exhibited his watercolours and oil painting in London.