Attrib. William Henry Bartlett Guildhall, Fore Street, Exeter
An original c.1829 watercolour painting, Attrib. William Henry Bartlett, Guildhall, Fore Street, Exeter.
A bustling and intricately detailed street scene attributed to the prolific topographical artist William Henry Bartlett (1809–1854). Bartlett was a leading writer and illustrator of picturesque travel books during the early Victorian era. This scene in the heart of old Exeter on market day was produced for the part-work series 'Devonshire Illustrated' (1828–32), in which it was reproduced as an engraving. The way in which the architecture is delineated, in free-hand watercolour with little or no underdrawing, is consistent with Bartlett's work. There is another Exeter street scene by Bartlett in the collection of the British Museum (no.1880,1113.2862).
Provenance: with Daniel Shackleton (Kirkcudbright art dealer) 8 March 2001. The watercolour is accompanied by a note evidencing this provenance.
On wove paper.
Dimensions: Height: 9.6cm (3.78") Width: 15.2cm (5.98")
Presented: Unframed.
Medium: Watercolour
Age: Early 19th-century
Signed: No.
Inscribed: No.
Dated: --
Condition: There is a historic, now-flattened, vertical fold line in the paper. A number of small patches of abrasion to the verso, which do not adversely affect the front. Some age toning and minor marks, as shown. Please see photos for detail.
Stock number: JX-558
