George Jones Ra (British 1786-1869) Original Early 19th Century Watercolour Painting Continental Windmill Landscape

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Artist and Signature: Attributed verso to and very much in the style of George Jones RA (British 1786-1869)

Jones was the only son of John Jones, a mezzotint engraver, he became a student at the Royal Academy in 1801 at the early age of 15, exhibiting his first work depicting a biblical scene in 1803. He was a frequent exhibitor at the Royal Academy over the next eight years. He joined the Royal Montgomery Militia; the date of his commission as captain is given as 17 February 1812.[1] There is a possibility that he had served in the South Devon Militia as far back as 1808.[2] His obituary [3] states that he volunteered for active service with his company in Spain, but he was certainly was part of the army of occupation in Paris after the Battle of Waterloo. After the war he resumed his art career, winning prizes and fame for his paintings of military engagements. He was elected an associate of the Royal Academy in 1822, a full member in 1824, becoming its librarian, and from 1840 to 1850 its keeper.

Provenance: * Purchased in an interesting collection of works including other works including works by Lady Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867

Subject: A Continental Windmill Scene

Approximate age of artwork: Circa early 1800's

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted as shown (unframed).

Condition Report: Good antique condition overall, with age-related toning and light surface wear consistent with early 19th-century works on tinted paper. Please refer to the photographs for detail.

Size of painting incl. backing mount 31 x 26 cm (mount aperture approx. 21 x 15 cm)

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