Sir Richard Colt Hoare 2nd Bt FRS Cattle in a Wooded Landscape
An original early 19th-century watercolour painting, Sir Richard Colt Hoare 2nd Bt FRS, Cattle in a Wooded Landscape.
A vigorous pen and wash drawing showing cows on a wooded hillside, likely in Wales, by antiquarian, archaeologist, artist and traveller Sir Richard Colt Hoare, 2nd Baronet FRS (1758–1838). Hoare was a discerning patron as well as accomplished artist himself. He was especially fond of landscapes and was particularly energetic and industrious.
Richard Colt Hoare is remembered for his associations with the West Country: as third owner of the large Stourhead estate in Wiltshire, he added the Picture Gallery, which he filled with not only old master paintings but also with the works of contemporary artists—including providing early patronage for Turner. In 1786 he purchased Glastonbury Tor and funded the restoration of its church tower, and in 1798 he made the first recorded excavations at Stonehenge along with William Cunnington. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society and was also a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London.
Provenance: From the Collection of Dr E.M. Brett of Hampstead. Abbott & Holder, 30 Museum Street, WC1A 1LH.
On laid paper.
Dimensions: Height: 21.5cm (8.46") Width: 14.1cm (5.55")
Presented: Presented in an attractive cream wash line window mount and accompanied by separate historic dealer's label. Unframed.
Medium: Watercolour
Age: Early 19th-century
Signed: No.
Inscribed: Inscribed by a later hand verso and on back of mount, as shown.
Dated: --
Condition: In good condition for its age. Some minor toning down the left edge of the sheet. There is a barely visible 4mm repaired tear to the lower edge of the paper, and a tiny loss to the far upper right corner of the paper. There is a faint surface scratch line running obliquely at the lower centre, which is only visible in raking light. There are historic paper remnants across the verso of the sheet, from previous mounting, and hinging tape to the upper edge verso. Please see photos for detail.
Stock number: JQ-468
