Original 19th century watercolour by British artist Frederick Septimus Lewis (1864-1935). The watercolour is of a great quality, with impeccable detail and use of colour. The use of various shades of blue give the painting a vibrancy and opulence not commonly found in Victorian watercolours.
Born in Liverpool to a large lower-middle class family, Lewis showed great talent from a young age and was trading full time as an artist by the age of only 17- likely due to a patronage.
The painting is signed with initials and dated 1886. The signature and date is hidden within the painting- intended to look like part of the embroidery on the linen chair cover.
Modern gilt frame.
Frame measures 46.5cm x 40cm.
Aperture measures 29.5cm x 22.5cm.
Original 19th century watercolour by British artist Frederick Septimus Lewis (1864-1935). The watercolour is of a great quality, with impeccable detail and use of colour. The use of various shades of blue give the painting a vibrancy and opulence not commonly found in Victorian watercolours.
Born in Liverpool to a large lower-middle class family, Lewis showed great talent from a young age and was trading full time as an artist by the age of only 17- likely due to a patronage.
The painting is signed with initials and dated 1886. The signature and date is hidden within the painting- intended to look like part of the embroidery on the linen chair cover.
Modern gilt frame.
Frame measures 46.5cm x 40cm.
Aperture measures 29.5cm x 22.5cm.