The Tower Of London

Mid 20th Century

Morris or Morius, an unknown painter who has a flair for the extravagant cavalier manner of brushwork, clearly a very experienced and confident artist, who remains anonymous to our ...

This urban landscape is certainly a British city possibly Bristol, the picture is in the manner of Harold Gilman but after detailed investigations the artist is believed to be John William Ashton, known as Will Ashton. The painting dates from around 1900, before WW1, there is a pillar box for post to the rear of the picture which displays certainly a British town or city and in our opinion almost certainly Bristol, England. This is a very small but well executed paining in oil by an accomplished artist, the painting itself measures 4.5 x 6.5 inches and has been mounted in a new and suitable frame by our professional framer who's decision to mount the picture as shown was clearly an admiral choice. I have enclosed a biography of Will Ashton. This painting is unsigned. Sir John William Ashton, OBE, ROI (20 September 1881 – 1 September 1963) was a prolific Australian Impressionist artist and director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales from 1937 to 1943. Early life Ashton was born in Clifton, York, England, the only son of artist James Ashton, and his wife Mary Elizabeth Ashton. His father immigrated to Australia, arriving at Adelaide, South Australia in January 1884 and founding a school of painting in "unpretentious but commodious" premises on The Parade, Norwood in 1885. His wife and son arrived at a later date, but generally given as in 1884. Ashton attended Prince Alfred College, where his father was art teacher, from 1889 to 1897. Neither academically nor athletically inclined. On leaving school, he received further training from his father; Hans Heysen was a fellow student. He left for London in 1900, where he studied at the Olsson-Talmage studios, then in 1902 at the Académie Julian in Paris for a year. Ashton had several paintings accepted by the Royal Academy of Arts, London, and the Salon de la Société des Artistes Français, around which time he adopted the name "Will Ashton" to avoid confusion with his father or Julian Ashton (no relation). In 1905 he returned to Adelaide, where his "Boulevard Montparnasse, Paris" was hailed as a masterpiece, and purchased by the Art Gallery of South Australia. After holding exhibitions in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide, in 1908, he won the Wynne Prize for landscapes. In the years 1912–1914 he painted in Britain, Europe, and Egypt. He returned to Australia for a year, but was back in London with his family 1915–1917. He made other trips in company with Lionel Lindsay...

Eric Henri Kennington R.A. 1888-1960, was an English artist, sculptor and illustrator. He served as an official war artist in both World Wars, he was born in London and was a member ...

Rose Louise Henriques, Lady Henriques C.B.E. 1889-1972, was an English born artist , social and charity worker in the East End of London where she lived and worked for her entire life. She was posthumously recognised as a British hero of the Holocaust. She drew and painted scenes from the WWII bombing in London's East End, during WWI she worked as a nurse again in London. This painting shows the remains of the bombed building of St. John's church in Wapping which is opposite the park, the picture is representative of the area in the East End which suffered huge damage during the Blitz and the calm manner in which the local population carried on about their daily toil without fuss and distress, typical of the stiff upper lip known throughout the British Isles. The picture is signed and also inscribed on the reverse. I have included an alternative biography of the artist for your information. Lady Rose Louise Henriques (née Loewe; 17 August 1889 – 1972) was a prolific British artist, social activist, and philanthropist who dedicated her life to the communities of London’s Jewish East End. Alongside her prominent charitable projects, she produced an expansive visual record documenting the area’s street life, cultural transitions, and wartime trauma. Posthumously, her courageous welfare work during World War II and at the liberation of Bergen-Belsen earned her recognition as a British Hero of the Holocaust. Born in Stoke Newington, London, to an Orthodox Jewish family. Her father, James Henry Loewe, was a scholar and communal worker. At age 16, she moved to Breslau (now Wrocław) to study as a classical pianist. She returned home at the outbreak of World War I, shifting her life's direction toward communal service. In 1916, she married Jewish reformist Basil Henriques, forming a lifelong partnership in social welfare. Together with her husband, Rose became a pillars of East End social reform, earning her the affectionate nickname "The Missus" among local youth. In 1915, Rose founded a Jewish girls' club in Stepney to parallel the boys' club her husband had established. In 1919, they founded the St George's Jewish Settlement in Betts Street. It expanded into Berner Street in 1929, funded by Bernhard Baron. The settlement offered youth clubs, washrooms, and community services. It crucially served both Jewish and non-Jewish residents alike. In 1954, Rose founded the Workrooms for the Elderly in East London to support aging residents. Rose demonstrated immense bravery during periods of major global conflict, balancing direct emergency response with her community work. She served as a Red Cross nurse stationed...

Cyril Walduck Edwards RI RBA Scene Near London Bridge 1902-1982 Oil on canvas, signed lower left, titled on verso Image size: 23 1/2 x 30 3/4 inches (60 x 78 cm) Original frame Exh...

Classic English watercolour depicting St James Palace c1930s sign EWH (LR) Art Sz: 10 3/4"H x 14 3/4"W Frame Sz: 18 1/2"H x 22 1/2"W

Original artwork, mixed media on board. Alicia paints with the most incredible amount of detail. Each block of colour meticulously added to create enigmatic cityscapes. Stunning co...

The Tower of London is a vintage black and white Photograph that was realized in the 1960s. One of an 11 pictures series Good conditions. The description on the rear.