Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Seagulls gather above ragged driftwood.
Coleman was an accomplished colourist and primarily known for his misty-eyed renderings of youthful subjects. He’s considered part of the aesthetic movement, which lauded ‘art for art’s sake’ and downplayed the value of deeper meaning. His landscapes are less common but still convey his desire to elevate the visual appeal of the natural world. Note the range of tones he’s adopted to describe this majestic sky.
Monogrammed/dated lower left, framed and glazed.
Medium: Watercolour on paper
Overall size: 20½” x 18” / 52cm x 46cm
Year of creation: 1899
Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some light wear.
Artist’s auction maximum: £13,172
William Stephen Coleman was an accomplished British painter predominantly known for his fine classically-inspired watercolours. Initially he trained as a surgeon before pursuing a career in the arts. His works are often compared with those of eminent aesthetic movement artist Albert Joseph Moore (1841-1893). He's represented in numerous public collections.
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Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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William Stephen Coleman, Coastal Landscape with Sunset - Antique Watercolour
