Strickland & Russell has dated this 19th Century Watercolour Landscape to the 19th Century.
Surface: Paper
Artist and signature: Signed W C Smith (William Collingwood Smith)
The composition shows a tree-lined riverside lane with cottages in the foreground, leading the eye towards still waters where a ship lies at anchor. A distant church spire and fading evening sky complete the atmospheric view.
Collingwood Smith was a respected Victorian watercolourist and marine painter, exhibiting widely throughout his career, particularly at the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours, where he later served as Vice-President. He is celebrated for his coastal and river landscapes, often painted with soft washes and a keen sense of atmosphere, as seen in this example.
Approximate age of artwork: Mid–late 19th century (c.1860–1880)
Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: original Gold Coloured Mount and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection
Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.
Size of artwork including mount 43 x 35 cm (mount aperture approx. 25 x 18 cm)
Strickland & Russell has dated this 19th Century Watercolour Landscape to the 19th Century.
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William Collingwood Smith Ri Signed Original 19th Century Watercolour Painting British Coastal Landscape at Sunset
