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William Leighton Leitch
English School watercolour, A figure by a Scottish castle and loch

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A charming scene of a figure by a loch with a ruined castle and homestead in the background by one of Queen Victoria's favourite artists. William Leighton Leitch (1804-1883) Figure by a castle and loch Signed Watercolour over traces of pencil 8¾ x 12¼ inches without the frame and mount 15 x 18½ inches with the frame William Leighton Leitch began his career as an apprentice to a sign painter in Glasgow. In 1824, he became a scene painter at the Glasgow Theatre Royal, continuing in this line of work after he moved to London in 1830. Leitch travelled to Italy and Sicily where he stayed for several years and earned his living giving painting lessons to aristocratic families. He returned to London in 1837, and from 1842 gave drawing and watercolour lessons to Queen Victoria and other members of the royal family. In 1862, he was elected to the New Society of Painters in Watercolours and he served as vice president for twenty years. Between 1833 and 1861, he exhibited at the Royal Academy.
  • Creator:
    William Leighton Leitch (1804 - 1883, Scottish, British)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Harkstead, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1481213560742

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