Hugh Boycott Brown

Pin Mill - Suffolk East Anglia Boats in Harbor English Impressionist Painting

c.1960

This charming oil on board by Lord Paul Ayshford Methuen RA depicts the Hotel d'Aligre at 30 Rue Damiette, Rouen in Normandy, France. The building, which is a 16th century mansion in the centre of the city, still exists today. The painting shows the back wing of the building with the access porch to the main courtyard. Please see final image for a present day view with the addition of windows in the roof. The work was most likely painted during or just after WW2, when Methuen was serving as a captain in the British Army. He wrote a book ''Normandy Diary'' recounting his experiences with the Procurement and Fine Art branch, which was set up to protect works of art during the invasion of the continent. A finely painted and atmospheric work which clearly shows the influence of Methuen's one time teacher Walter Sickert. Signed on the reverse and presented in a beautiful gilt frame. Artist: Lord Paul Ayshford Methuen RA (English, 1886-1974) Title: Hotel d'Aligre, Rouen Medium: Oil on board Size: 22 x 16.5 inches (56 x 42 cm) including the frame Lord Methuen (Paul Ayshford Methuen, 4th Baron), RA, RWS, PRWA (1886-1974) was a well known painter in oil, watercolour and pastel of landscapes, town scenes and figures subjects. Born at Corsham in Wiltshire he studied art under Sir Charles Holmes and later under Walter Sickert. He had his first one man show at the Warren Gallery in 1928 and later had several shows with The Leicester Galleries and Colnaghi's. He exhibited extensively at the major galleries, and was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy 1951, full RA 1959, member of the Royal Watercolour Society 1952, Royal Society of British Artists 1939, New English Art Club 1943, and President of the Royal West of England Academy. His work is represented in a number of major collections, including the Tate Gallery (five examples), the Victoria & Albert Museum, and several collections in the provinces. He lived in London and at the family home at Corsham Court in Wiltshire, where he established an influential art school in 1946. Further information The Hôtel d'Aligre is a private mansion located in Rouen , France. The first body of building on this location was called the Hôtel des Presses or Hôtel des Étuves , owned by the wealthy Dufour manufacturing family. Mentioned for the first time in 1446, it was rebuilt in the second half of the 16th century by Guillaume de Fieu. Guillaume Le Fieu (November 9, 1584) was treasurer-secretary to Catherine de Medici then receiver general of the Generality of Rouen and finally ordinary master of the Chamber of Accounts of Normandy. His daughter Marie married Pierre de Couldray, sieur de Féville, king's secretary. It was in this hotel that resided at the end of the 16th century Lord Clarendon, minister in exile of the King of England. The property then became the possession of the Dambrays, Sieurs de Montigny, then in 1729 to the Godefroy de Senneville...

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Technical Details Artist: Rosendo González Carbonell Title: "Montaña Sta. Magdalena" (as inscribed on the reverse) Year: 1983 (as noted on the reverse) Technique: Oil on board Dimensions (without frame): 10.6 x 11.4 in Dimensions (with frame): 15.7 x 16.5 in Support: Wooden board Signed: Yes, in the lower right corner Condition: Painting: The surface is in good condition with slight craquelure typical of its age. Frame: Minor surface wear consistent with age, retaining its classic golden appearance. Description of the Artwork The painting "Montaña Sta. Magdalena" by Rosendo González Carbonell captures the tranquility and beauty of a natural setting. The composition begins with a dirt path in the foreground that guides the viewer's gaze toward a valley dotted with small buildings, surrounded by rolling hills and crowned by a majestic mountain range. The color palette is dominated by vibrant greens in the landscape and soft blues in the mountains and sky. The brushstrokes are loose and dynamic, adding texture and life to the scene. The interplay of natural light and subtle contrasts demonstrates the artist's skill in capturing the atmosphere and depth of the landscape. The golden frame, measuring 15.7 x 16.5 in, enhances the vivid colors of the artwork and adds a touch of elegance, harmonizing with the classic style of the painting. Similar Artists The style of Rosendo González Carbonell shows parallels with the following artists: Joaquín Sorolla: Known for his mastery of light and depiction of vibrant landscapes. Darío de Regoyos...