Philip Vandyke Browne
Philip Vandyke Browne, Llanberis Caernarfon –Early 19th-century graphite drawing
Philip Vandyke Browne, Llanberis Caernarfon –Early 19th-century graphite drawing

Philip Vandyke Browne Llanberis, Caernarfon

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An original early 19th-century graphite drawing, Philip Vandyke Browne, Llanberis, Caernarfon.

A sweet graphite sketch by Philip Vandyke Browne of Shrewsbury, showing a view at Llanberis at the foot of Snowdon in northwest Wales. Llanberis was a particularly popular location for artists in the early 19th century. This picturesque composition includes figures herding sheep.

Provenance: From the Collection of Dr E.M. Brett of Hampstead (sticker verso).

This is one of three graphite drawings by Browne that we have for sale.

On wove paper laid down on backing paper.

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Philip Vandyke Browne (1801–1868)

Philip Vandyke Browne (1801–1868) was a landscape, sporting and still life painter in oils and watercolour. His landscapes were principally of the Shrewsbury area, Wales and Holland.

Browne was drawing master at Shrewsbury School, appointed by the headmaster Samuel Butler FRS (1774–1839), Bishop of Lichfield. He apparently accompanied Butler driving around the archdeaconry of Derby during two successive summers, and 'sketched every church at his desire'. Butler's grandson, Samuel Butler (1835–1902), attended the school and his artistic talents were nurtured by Browne—Samuel went on to become the noted author of the novel Erewhon, as well as an artist.

It is thought that Browne would also have taught drawing to the young Charles Darwin at Shrewsbury School, who studied there from 1818.

Browne exhibited seventy works at the Royal Academy. His works can now be found in the Shropshire Archives.

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Dimensions: Height: 9.3cm (3.66") Width: 14.8cm (5.83")

Presented: Unframed.

Medium: Graphite

Age: Early 19th-century

Signed: No.

Inscribed: Inscribed lower centre and lower left on backing paper.

Dated: --

Condition: Some minor marks, slight foxing and age toning, as shown. There are some small nicks to the lower edge of the backing paper. Please see photos for detail.

Stock number: JR-506