J. March

J. March - Framed 1793 Watercolour, View of Derwent River

1793

A charming watercolour scene attributed to19th century artist James Duffield Harding (1798-1863). In the foreground a mature tree is growing from rocks to the side of a majestic moun...

A serene rural landscape with a winding river cutting through rolling hills and distant mountains. The composition draws the eye from the foreground details of trees and figures to a...

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...

Antique Italian Watercolor Landscape Scene With Ebonized Walnut Frame C1890. 30 1/4" x 37 5/8" x 1 1/2". A detailed antique Italian watercolor landscape scene, dating to circa...