Walter Henry Sweet Signed Original Early 20th Century Antique British Watercolour Painting South Coast Seascape

1900 - 1920

Sold by Strickland & Russell

Description

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour

Artist and Signature: Signed W H Sweet

Walter Henry Sweet (1889-1949) was a country artist who painted street scenes, moorland scenes and seascape. He was born on 11th April 1889 and studied at Exeter School of Art under the guidance of his friend John Shapland, for which he would later make many etchings. He worked locally and exhibited at the Devon and Exeter Annual Exhibition at the Elands Gallery in the early 1900’s.

Subject: Charming watercolour of a coastal scene, possibly the south coast.

Approximate age of artwork: circa early 20th Century

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and framed, as shown (Frame offered free with the painting)

Condition Report: The watercolour remain detailed and atmospheric, with some age toning and handling marks as expected from 19th century works on paper. Please see photographs for full condition.

Size of painting 42 x 35 cm (mount aperture approx. 24 x 17 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

35cm (13.78")

Width

42cm (16.54")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1203423

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Description

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour

Artist and Signature: Signed W H Sweet

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Walter Henry Sweet (1889-1949) was a country artist who painted street scenes, moorland scenes and seascape.

Strickland & Russell

He was born on 11th April 1889 and studied at Exeter School of Art under the guidance of his friend John Shapland, for which he would later make many etchings. He worked locally and exhibited at the Devon and Exeter Annual Exhibition at the Elands Gallery in the early 1900’s.

fig 1. Walter Henry Sweet Signed Original early 20th Century Antique British Watercolour Painting South Coast Seascape — fig 1. Walter Henry Sweet Signed Original Early 20th Century Antique British Watercolour Painting South Coast Seascape

Subject: Charming watercolour of a coastal scene, possibly the south coast.

Approximate age of artwork: circa early 20th Century

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and framed, as shown (Frame offered free with the painting)

fig 2. Walter Henry Sweet Signed Original early 20th Century Antique British Watercolour Painting South Coast Seascape — fig 2. Walter Henry Sweet Signed Original Early 20th Century Antique British Watercolour Painting South Coast Seascape

Condition Report: The watercolour remain detailed and atmospheric, with some age toning and handling marks as expected from 19th century works on paper. Please see photographs for full condition.

Size of painting 42 x 35 cm (mount aperture approx. 24 x 17 cm)