Attrib. G. Nicholson (1787-1878) - Watercolour, Cauterets sur St Savin, Pyrenees

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A fine 19th Century watercolours landscape showing a beautiful view of the Moselle with a striking stone settlement on a promontory, with an imposing mountain range in the distance. ...

A view of figures punting along a river into a historic town, possibly in Italy. Presented in a cream wash line mount. Unsigned. On wove.

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...

This lovely British 19th century watercolour landscape painting is by highly regarded and much exhibited artist, Edward Richardson. The artist was noted for his British and European ...