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James Kerr-Lawson
Watercolour of a European Piazza by James Kerr-Lawson, circa 1900

circa 1900

About the Item

JAMES KERR-LAWSON (1864-1939) The Piazza Signed l.l.: J Kerr Lawson Watercolour over traces of pencil Unframed, in conservation mount only 13.5 by 20 cm., 5 ¼ by 8 in. (mount size 27.5 by 33 cm., 10 ¾ by 13 in.) James Kerr-Lawson was born in Anstruther, Fife but moved to Canada in his early childhood. He studied at the Ontario School of Art 1879-1880 and returned to Europe to study in Rome and Paris . From 1887 he travelled in France, Italy, Spain and Morocco and the present work dates to this period. He settled in Glasgow where he was a leading member of the Glasgow Art Club. In 1903 he moved to London and in 1908 became a founding member of the Senefelder Club which helped revive interesting in lithography.
  • Creator:
    James Kerr-Lawson (1864 - 1939, British)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU102839990552
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