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Frederick John Widgery
Lake Landscape - Fine English Dartmoor Devon Antique Landscape Oil Painting

c.1920

About the Item

A very beautiful early 20th century oil on canvas landscape depicting a lake with hills beyond, by Frederick John Widgery. The location is likely to be Dartmoor National Park in Devon, where the artist painted regularly. The work is very finely painted and atmospheric. Signed lower left and presented in superb original condition in a fine swept gilt frame. Rare work in oils by this sought after painter who worked primarily in watercolour and goauche mediums. Artist: Frederick John Widgery (English, 1861-1942) Title: Lake Landscape Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 18.5 x 24.5 inches (48 x 62 cm) including the frame Frederick John Widgery was an English artist who painted landscapes and coastal scenery in Devon and Cornwall. Frederick was the younger son of William Widgery, a self-taught artist. He studied at the Exeter School of Art and went on to the South Kensington Museum School and then to Antwerp, studying under Charles Verlat at the National Art School. Returning to England, he studied at Hubert von Herkomer's School at Bushey in Hertfordshire and in 1903 became Mayor of Exeter.
  • Creator:
    Frederick John Widgery
  • Creation Year:
    c.1920
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Sevenoaks, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1955215736242

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