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William Mark Fisher Watercolour ‘ Resting by the River in Summer’
Graham Reed Fine Art
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William Mark Fisher Watercolour ‘ Resting by the River in Summer’

1900 - 1920
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William Mark Fisher RA,ROI,NEA,ROI,RI 1841-1923.Landscape,genre and portrait painter born Boston

USA.Studied at the Lowell Institute and under George Innes.Went to Paris 1861 and studied under

Gleyre and Corot.Father of Millicent Margaret Prout.Prolific exhibitor including 89 at RA,251 at the Leicester Gallery,133 at NEAC and elsewhere.It is interesting to note that Fisher is considered to be one of the first artists to bring the Impressionistic style to England.Considered by George Moore in 1893 to” our greatest living artist.” ‘Resting by the River in Summer’ signed watercolour,image size 35x48 cms,framed size 56x70 cms.Housed in original gilt frame.A superb Impressionistic style watercolour by an important artist!

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Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Impressionist Landscape Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

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William Mark Fisher RA,ROI,NEA,ROI,RI 1841-1923.Landscape,genre and portrait painter born Boston

USA.Studied at the Lowell Institute and under George Innes.Went to Paris 1861 and studied under

Gleyre and Corot.Father of Millicent Margaret Prout.Prolific exhibitor including 89 at RA,251 at the Leicester Gallery,133 at NEAC and elsewhere.

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It is interesting to note that Fisher is considered to be one of the first artists to bring the Impressionistic style to England.
Graham Reed Fine Art

Considered by George Moore in 1893 to” our greatest living artist.” ‘Resting by the River in Summer’ signed watercolour,image size 35x48 cms,framed size 56x70 cms.Housed in original gilt frame.A superb Impressionistic style watercolour by an important artist!

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Impressionist Landscape Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA694509
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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An Impressionist watercolour painting depicting figures resting in the shade of tall trees beside a tranquil river and sunlit field.
WILLIAM MARK FISHER WATERCOLOUR ‘ RESTING BY THE RIVER IN SUMMER’
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An Impressionist watercolour painting depicting figures resting in the shade of tall trees beside a tranquil river and sunlit field.
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British Impressionist watercolour painting focuses on capturing light, atmospheric conditions, and outdoor scenes using loose brushstrokes and a soft palette. Emerging in the late nineteenth century, the movement embraced en plein air technique to record transient natural moments.

Artists typically used fine water-soluble pigments bound with gum arabic applied to heavy cotton rag paper. These works were usually mounted on acid-free boards and housed behind glass to protect the delicate paper substrate.

Authentic period watercolours feature spontaneous handling of paint, natural age toning on paper, artist signatures in characteristic locations, and evidence of historical framing techniques.

Position the artwork in a quiet reading corner or above timber furniture to create a focal point. Modern minimalist or classic English interiors provide a balanced backdrop for impressionist landscape tones.

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