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Richard Principal Leitch
A View at Brest - Fine 19th Century France Coastal Landscape Antique Painting

1880

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A fine 19th century coastal lanscape at Brest in Brittany, France by the imprtant British artist Richard Principal Leitch. The work is signed lower left and further signed, inscribed and dated 1880 on a label verso. Presented in a swept gilt frame and glazed. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch (British, 1827-1888) Title: View at Brest Medium: Watercolour on paper Size: 19 x 22 inches (48 x 56 cm) including the frame Richard Principal Leitch was the son of the royal watercolour tutor William Leighton Leitch, who taught Queen Victoria, her daughters and her daughter-in-law Princess (later Queen) Alexandra for almost twenty years. In September 1857 he was in Normandy painting watercolours for Queen Victoria. Thereafter, he painted extensively for the queen and gave lessons to her children; the styles of father and son are often confused. He exhibited between 1844 and 1860 at the Royal Academy as R. Leitch Junior.
  • Creator:
    Richard Principal Leitch (1827 - 1888, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The painting is in very good original condition. There are a few small losses to the frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Sevenoaks, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1955215225002

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