Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.
As the fierce froth of a tumbling river cascades over jagged rocks, the sound is near-audible. A day sketching in the mist-covered hills enlivened by a continuous 'whoosh'. This was Slater’s England - the breathtaking abundance of the rugged North East.
In an interview from his Newcastle studio, John Falconar Slater proclaimed “I am weather and waterproof from head to foot. That way I can stand the roughest gale” and it was this determination that led to many of his finest works.
The view here is possibly somewhere in The Cheviots - a range of rolling hills, which straddle the Anglo-Scottish border. The River Coquet winds through them - at times, quiet and tranquil, at others, wild and uncompromising.
Signed mid-right and held within a gilt frame.
Medium: Gouache on paper
Overall size: 28½” x 22” / 72cm x 56cm
Year of creation: c. 1910
Condition: Artwork presents well. Minor mark on the mount.
Artist’s auction maximum: £4,200
British artist John Falconar Slater is predominantly known for his rugged impressionist landscapes, which encapsulate nature in all its various guises. He exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and his works are held in numerous public collections.
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Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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John Falconar Slater, Misty Uplands, Northumberland - Antique Gouache on Paper
