R.J. Blesard Hardraw Force Waterfall, Wensleydale
An original 1833 watercolour painting, R.J. Blesard, Hardraw Force Waterfall, Wensleydale.
A superb, intensely coloured topographical watercolour, executed during an 1833 Yorkshire tour.
The artist is believed to be Robert John Blesard (1809–1839) of Woodhouse, Leeds, son of a woollen merchant and descendent of the prominent Quaker Blesard family of Guiseley.
Small figures and a translucent rainbow in the waterfall wonderfully enliven the scene.
With gum arabic to intensify the colour.
Dimensions: Height: 22.5cm (8.86") Width: 17.2cm (6.77")
Presented: Unframed.
Medium: Watercolour
Age: Early 19th-century
Signed: Initialled lower right.
Inscribed: Inscribed lower right.
Dated: Dated lower right.
Condition: In excellent, remarkably clean condition for its age.Please see photos for detail.
Stock number: KB-392
