Claude Harrison

'Harlequin Hails the Sea'

1994

'Harlequin, The Showman' by CLAUDE HARRRISON R.A., A.R.C.A. R. P. Watercolour, and pencil on paper, signed and inscribed. 15 x 21 cm. Claude Harrison studied at Preston College...

Classical Statuary - ( a pair) watercolour drawings by Hans Tisdall Hans Tisdall was one of the generation of European artists who trained in French and German schools but eventu...

Walkway around the Bay JOHN PRESTON GODDARD 1928-2009 Mixed media on paper, signed, 15 x 22 inches. John Preston Goddard (born 1928, Liverpool; died January 2009) was a painte...

'Wild Flowers with Yarrow' GWYNETH JOHNSTONE 1914-2010 Coloured inks and watercolour on paper, signed with initials 25 x 19 cm Provenance - from the artist by descent. Johnstone was born in 1915 in Coltishall, Norfolk, and was the illegitimate daughter of musician Nora Brownsword and famous artist, Augustus John. From 1933 – 1938, she studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London where she established friendships with artists Mary Fedden and Virginia Parsons. She also trained under cubist artists, Andre Lhote in Paris and Cecil Collins...

“Charing Cross’ by HANS SCHWARZ RWS, RBA, CPS, NEAC, RP. 1922-12003 Watercolour and gouache, signed. Painter, born in Vienna who studied at the Vienna Kunstgewerbeschule 1937-...

'Blue Bowl' by JACQUELINE RIZVI born 1944 NEAC, R.W.S., R.B.A. Pencil, watercolour, bodycolour on paper, 4.75 x 6 ins, titled and artist noted verso. Provenance: Ex Collection ...

The artwork we present is a rare watercolor by the distinguished Swedish artist August Hagborg, painted in the later part of his career between 1910 and 1920. This watercolour is a departure from Hagborg's often-seen beach scenes with mussel pickers and instead offers a glimpse into a serene, pastoral moment. The scene is set against a timber house, with a man and a woman standing alongside, their gazes directed away from the viewer, which invites contemplation about the story behind their distant stares. Watercolors by Hagborg are rare, making this piece particularly special. Its fine details suggest a mastery of the medium, likely honed over the years of his extensive career. A written letter from Göteborgs Konstmuseum, dated to the 1940s, suggests a later date for this piece. August Hagborg, born on May 26, 1852, in Gothenburg and passed away on April 30, 1921, in Paris, was a renowned figure in the art world. His education at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts in Stockholm from 1871 to 1874 placed him among peers who would rise to prominence, such as Carl Larsson and Anders Zorn. Moving to Paris in the fall of 1875, Hagborg initially painted within the costume genre before finding his niche in coastal landscapes that garnered him accolades and recognition. Hagborg's success was punctuated by his 1879 painting...

Portrait. 1966. watercolor on paper, 35.5x30 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years alternate with summer work in the countryside...

OLIVER MESSEL (1904-1978) Egyptian Costume Design for Caesar and Cleopatra - 1945 Signed l.r.: Oliver Messel Watercolour and chalks heightened ...

JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) Costume Design Signed l.l.: Dronsfield Watercolour and pencil Unframed 42 by 34 cm., 16 ½ by 13 ½ in. (mount size 61.5 by 53 cm., 24 ¼ by 21 in.) John...

This small watercolor painting by Anna Palm de Rosa, titled "Coach and horses at full speed, Boulogne-sur-Seine," is a vibrant and dynamic piece that captures a moment of speed and elegance from the past. The scene is set in what was known then as Boulogne-sur-Seine, now Boulogne-Billancourt, prior to its name change in 1926. The artwork is only like a postcard and depicts a horse-drawn carriage in full gallop, stirring up a cloud of dust along the gravel path. This sense of motion is further emphasized by one of the ladies on the carriage, who is seen clutching her hat, a detail that adds a personal touch to the scene and underscores the speed at which they are traveling. The artist's ability to capture such a fleeting moment, with the horses' hooves barely touching the ground and the dust cloud swirling around, is a testament to her skill and the liveliness of her compositions. Anna Sofia Palm...

JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) Boy with Whip and Top Signed l.r.: Dronsfield Watercolour Unframed 40 by 33 cm., 15 ¾ by 13 in. (mount size 59.5 by 51 cm., 23 ½ by 20 in.) John Marsd...