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Frederick Marriott Signed Original Late 19th Century English Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Autumn River Landscape

Name: Frederick Marriott Signed Original Late 19th Century English Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Autumn River Landscape
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1233638
Price: 250 GBP
Availability: InStock

1900 - 1920

For Sale by Strickland & Russell

Description

Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting

Surface: Oil on Canvas

Artist and signature: Frederick Marriott RE 1860-1941

Frederick Marriott RE, ARCA (1860–1941) was a British painter, etcher, designer and teacher. Born at Stoke-on-Trent, he initially trained as a pottery painter before winning a National Scholarship to the Royal College of Art in 1879. He subsequently became an accomplished painter of landscapes, architectural subjects and portraits and exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1891.

Marriott was closely associated with the British etching revival and was elected ARE in 1909 and RE in 1924. He also had a significant teaching career, becoming head of the art school at Goldsmiths and remaining there until 1925. His work is represented in public collections, and he was commissioned to produce a miniature painting for Queen Mary's Dolls' House.

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Late 19th to Early 20th Century

Depiction or Location: A peaceful autumn river landscape depicting a cottage amongst trees beyond still water,

painted in a warm and restrained palette of russet, ochre and green. Particularly appealing loose brushwork can be seen amongst the reeds and grasses in the foreground.

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Original simple solid wood frame.

Important notice regarding frames – please read carefully.

Items which are presented in frames are usually the old original frames which came with the artwork. We would typically only remove the frames if they were severely broken or damaged. In line with our conservation ethos, we believe that a painting should be sold within its original setting rather than re-presenting in a contemporary mount & frame unless necessary. Customers also prefer to choose their own way of presenting their painting or engraving. Frames therefore WILL have wear, discolouration or damage in line with their age.

When we value and sell artwork, we provide the frame free. We do not accept liability for damage caused to frame in transit. We are more than happy to remove frames before posting at the customer’s request

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. 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.

Approximate Size of artwork 45 x 35 cm (canvas size approx. 39 x 29 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

35cm (13.78")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

2.5cm (0.98")

Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Landscape Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1233638

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Description

Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting

Surface: Oil on Canvas

Artist and signature: Frederick Marriott RE 1860-1941

Frederick Marriott RE, ARCA (1860–1941) was a British painter, etcher, designer and teacher.

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Born at Stoke-on-Trent, he initially trained as a pottery painter before winning a National Scholarship to the Royal College of Art in 1879.

Strickland & Russell

He subsequently became an accomplished painter of landscapes, architectural subjects and portraits and exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1891.

fig 1. A late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a tranquil autumn river landscape framed in a wide, dark oak wood frame. — fig 1. Frederick Marriott Signed Original Late 19th Century English Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Autumn River Landscape

Marriott was closely associated with the British etching revival and was elected ARE in 1909 and RE in 1924. He also had a significant teaching career, becoming head of the art school at Goldsmiths and remaining there until 1925. His work is represented in public collections, and he was commissioned to produce a miniature painting for Queen Mary's Dolls' House.

fig 2. A late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a tranquil autumn river landscape framed in a wide, dark oak wood frame. — fig 2. Frederick Marriott Signed Original Late 19th Century English Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Autumn River Landscape

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Late 19th to Early 20th Century

Depiction or Location: A peaceful autumn river landscape depicting a cottage amongst trees beyond still water,

painted in a warm and restrained palette of russet, ochre and green. Particularly appealing loose brushwork can be seen amongst the reeds and grasses in the foreground.

fig 3. A late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a tranquil autumn river landscape framed in a wide, dark oak wood frame. — fig 3. Frederick Marriott Signed Original Late 19th Century English Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Autumn River Landscape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Original simple solid wood frame.

Important notice regarding frames – please read carefully.

Items which are presented in frames are usually the old original frames which came with the artwork. We would typically only remove the frames if they were severely broken or damaged. In line with our conservation ethos, we believe that a painting should be sold within its original setting rather than re-presenting in a contemporary mount & frame unless necessary. Customers also prefer to choose their own way of presenting their painting or engraving. Frames therefore WILL have wear, discolouration or damage in line with their age.

fig 4. A late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a tranquil autumn river landscape framed in a wide, dark oak wood frame. — fig 4. Frederick Marriott Signed Original Late 19th Century English Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Autumn River Landscape

When we value and sell artwork, we provide the frame free. We do not accept liability for damage caused to frame in transit. We are more than happy to remove frames before posting at the customer’s request

fig 5. A late 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicting a tranquil autumn river landscape framed in a wide, dark oak wood frame. — fig 5. Frederick Marriott Signed Original Late 19th Century English Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Autumn River Landscape

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in good condition in line with age. 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.

Approximate Size of artwork 45 x 35 cm (canvas size approx. 39 x 29 cm)