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William Thomas Wood
Beauties Roses
1924

Name: Beauties Roses
Brand: William Thomas Wood
Rating: 5 (6 reviews)

$2,637.41

£1,950

€2,380.82

CA$3,760.94

A$3,856.21

CHF 2,197.13

MX$49,086.31

NOK 25,237.34

SEK 26,331.64

DKK 17,797.14

About the Item

William Thomas Wood 1877-1958, was an English landscape and still life painter who studied at the Regent Street School of Art and then in Italy. He was known for painting still lifes in watercolour and oil, this picture was exhibited in 1924 and catalogued as Beauties Roses, an accomplished artist who could produce fine gradations of light as shown here. This painting is signed and dated. I have included a short scholarly biography for your interest. William Thomas Wood (1877–1958) was a prominent British landscape and flower painter who worked in both oil and watercolour. While he gained significant recognition as an official war artist during World War I, his flower paintings became a defining part of his career, known for their meticulous detail and atmospheric charm. Early Life and Career Born in Ipswich, Suffolk, Wood was the son of artist Thomas Wood and later married fellow painter Bérénice Wood. He received his formal training at the Regent Street Polytechnic School of Art in London and continued his studies in Italy. He first exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1900 with a work titled Summer Heat and went on to show more than 55 works there throughout his lifetime. During the First World War, Wood was appointed an official war artist for the Balkans, stationed in Macedonia. His depictions of the Thessaloniki and Dojran Lake fronts are preserved today in the Imperial War Museum. Focus on Flower Paintings Following his war service, Wood’s popularity grew, particularly for his delicate and vibrant botanical works. His flower paintings were often signed simply as "Wood," whereas he signed his watercolours as "William T. Wood". Dedicated Exhibitions: His mastery of the genre was so well-regarded that the Leicester Galleries hosted two solo shows dedicated entirely to his oil paintings of flowers in 1924 and 1927. Notable floral pieces exhibited at the Royal Academy included February Flowers (1925) and Cottage Garden Flowers (1933). Other titles sold at auction, such as Dorset Roses, Late Summer Roses, and Zinnias and Marigolds, highlight his lifelong fascination with the seasonal garden. Wood was celebrated for capturing the "atmospheric" quality of his subjects. Whether painting roses in a glass vase or woodland wildflowers, his work combined botanical accuracy with a soft, evocative use of light. Professional Legacy Wood was a central figure in the London art scene, living for much of his life at 61 Glebe Place in Chelsea. He held several prestigious positions, including: Vice President of the Royal Watercolour Society (1923–1926). Member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (elected 1927) and the National Society of Painters, Sculptors, and Printmakers. His works are currently held in major public collections, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, and municipal galleries in Leeds, Manchester, and Perth.

Creator:
William Thomas Wood (1877 - 1958, British)
Creation Year:
1924
Dimensions:
Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Medium:
Oil
Period:
1920-1929
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Douglas, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: No. 401stDibs: LU2373215309212

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