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Walter Heath Williams
Walter Heath Williams, Victorian Mountainous coastal landscape

1875

About the Item

An extremely atmospheric Victorian oil of a dramatic rocky coastline. Various sailing vessels are seen braced against a stiff wind, making their way through a channel bordered by craggy rocks. A very striking scene, against a dramatic back lit sky. Walter Heath Williams (exhibiting 1841-1876) Sailing vessels off a rocky coastline Signed with initials and dated 1875 Oil on canvas 6 x 8 inches without the frame 14 x 16 inches with the frame One of two similar scenes that we are selling by this artist - please see our other listings for the companion. Walter Heath Williams was a landscape painter who during his life lived in Bath, Topsham and Torquay. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1845–67, the British Institute and Suffolk Street. He painted landscapes, river and coastal scenes mainly in the West Country, especially Devon and Cornwall. Source: Christopher Wood, Dictionary of Victorian Painters.
  • Creator:
    Walter Heath Williams (1835 - 1906, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1875
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    In good original condition. Ready to hang.
  • Gallery Location:
    Harkstead, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1481216273502

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