Attrib. Francis Nicholson RWS (1753-1844) - Watercolour, Nidd, Yorkshire

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Cottage scene in ink and watercolour. Well presented in a gilt effect frame. Unsigned. Labelled verso. (Provenance: S Bugby, 2009). On paper.

A pastoral landscape depicting a farm at Northwood near Wem in Shropshire. Presented glazed in a washline mount and an ornate gilt frame with a fluted cove and leaf and berry detaili...

This early 19th-century watercolour by British artist Paul Sandby Munn RWS (1773-1845) depicts a riverside view at Mallevy in North Wales. Amid a hasty world where technology consumes our waking hours, few of us find the time to consider the subtle beauties of quiet watercolours. Yet, during the late 18th century, when Munn began producing his skillfully-rendered views, this style of drawing was considered an act of rebellion. Indeed, to such an extent that, together with several associates, Munn contributed to one of the most vital artistic circles in British history - the “Brothers” sketching club. Held every Saturday, the sketching club sought to raise the status of landscape watercolours from their lowly position as mere copies of nature. Fellow artists such as John Varley, Thomas Girtin and John Sell Cotman...

18th Century English Grisaille Ink & Watercolor Landscape Scene in Gilt Frame