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James Herbert Snell
James Herbert Snell, Close Of Day, Watercolour

c. 1890

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This beautiful late 19th-century watercolour by British artist James Herbert Snell (1861-1935) depicts a shepherd herding sheep in the evening. Snell was an interesting painter as his works span a transitional period for British art. Around 1880, French impressionism was in full swing and gaining the attention of many British artists. As a young man, he was surely influenced by the impressionists, yet also embedded into a deep British tradition for naturalism. As such, many of his paintings draw on both schools, with his later works becoming more impressionistic. He trained at the Heatherley School of Fine Art and also undertook study trips to Paris and Amsterdam. His travels enabled him to collaborate with a range of diverse artists, which furthered his development. In 1890, he was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists and in 1909 became a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters. He exhibited widely including 45 times at the Royal Academy. This is a fine example of his work in watercolour. There’s a misty warmth, which envelopes the scene, coupled with a sense of movement. Signed in the lower right and held within a gilt frame, which is probably original. Glazed. Labels & Inscriptions: Label from Henry Graves & Co, picture dealers and framemakers. The given address of 6 Pall Mall, London, relates to the period 1845 to 1891. Title inscribed on reverse. Provenance: Henry Graves & Co, London (c. 1890) / Private collection, England. Artist’s auction maximum: £4,800 Established in 2017, Brave Fine Art is a premier English art dealership based in Cheltenham with clients including national galleries and country estates. Our team includes a conservator, logistics specialist and art historian. Over 1,000 paintings have been transported to the US and Canada safely with hundreds of glowing reviews. We set our prices fairly from the start as we prefer to sell quickly and continually evolve the collection. Around 40 new discoveries are added every month. If you have any questions at all, we’d love to hear from you
  • Creator:
    James Herbert Snell
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1890
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Assessed and approved by our conservator. Frame restored. Frame with old repairs, touch-ups, and signs of age.
  • Gallery Location:
    Cheltenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2328214249302
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