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Lennard Lewis (English, 1826 - 1913) Lago Maggiore Switzerland Water Colour 1898

1898

About the Item

Lennard Lewis (British, 1826 - 1913) View of the Lago Maggiore and the Mountains of southern Switzerland • Water colour on paper • Signed and dated lower left corner • Visible image, ca. 23.5 x 54 cm • Somewhat later, glased oak frame, ca. 37 x 67.5 cm Very detailed, romantic depiction of the Lago Maggiore between Switzerland and Italy with the ongoing daily hustle and bustle, the comings and goings on the lake and of course the majestic alpine scenery beyond. Lennard Lewis was born in London and worked as a water colourist and painter, who went on to exhibit at the Royal Academy, the Grosvenor Gallery and the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours; as well as at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists and submitted work to exhibitions in Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds. A lovely, most decorative alpine landscape by a well listed and accomplished artist. Thank you for your interest and please note, that I offer free worldwide shipping on all my items.
  • Creator:
    Lennard Lewis (1826, English)
  • Creation Year:
    1898
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)Width: 26.58 in (67.5 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The Water colour is in good condition, with strong and vibrant colours - The solid oak frame shows the usual traces of wear and tear acquired over the ages.
  • Gallery Location:
    Meinisberg, CH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Pri_GB1stDibs: LU166829316072
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