Jame Shaw Crompton "The Country Fair" Watercolour

Name: Jame Shaw Crompton "The Country Fair" Watercolour
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1194506
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by McTague of Harrogate

Description

James Shaw Crompton (1853-1916) was a British painter and illustrator known for his watercolours and detailed depictions of historical, social and domestic scenes. He was born in in Bootle, Lancashire and studied at the Liverpool Academy under John Finnie, and later continued his education at Heatherley’s School of Fine Art in London. This combination of regional and London based training provided him with a solid foundation in traditional techniques and allowed him to refine his watercolour and illustrative skills.

He exhibited at the Royal Academy, Fine Art Society, Royal Institute, R.B.A., Manchester,and Liverpool.

"The Country Fair" is a watercolour measuring 13"x 20". It is signed lower left and is framed in a fine quality gold leaf frame giving an overall size of 24"x 31".

Physical Dimensions

Height

61cm (24.02")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

4cm (1.57")

Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1194506

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Description

James Shaw Crompton (1853-1916) was a British painter and illustrator known for his watercolours and detailed depictions of historical, social and domestic scenes.

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He was born in in Bootle, Lancashire and studied at the Liverpool Academy under John Finnie, and later continued his education at Heatherley’s School of Fine Art in London.

McTague of Harrogate

This combination of regional and London based training provided him with a solid foundation in traditional techniques and allowed him to refine his watercolour and illustrative skills.

fig 1. Jame Shaw Crompton "The Country Fair" Watercolour

He exhibited at the Royal Academy, Fine Art Society, Royal Institute, R.B.A., Manchester,and Liverpool.

"The Country Fair" is a watercolour measuring 13"x 20". It is signed lower left and is framed in a fine quality gold leaf frame giving an overall size of 24"x 31".