Frederick James Aldridge

Coastal Fishing Boats - Frederick James Aldridge painted under pseudonym J. Hill

Late 19th Century

Neapolitan gouaches appeared in the eighteenth century when tourism in the Naples area was developing: the discoveries of Herculaneum and Pompeii made this city a mandatory stop on the Grand Tour, the journey made by wealthy Europeans to complete their education. Generally small in size for ease of transport and affordable in price, these gouaches were the ideal travel souvenir that these tourists of the early days were bringing back to capture the idyllic landscapes they had discovered during their journey and to share them with family and friends upon their return at home. The Bay of Naples and the eruptions of Vesuvius are the favourite themes of these views. Here we have a view of the Ovo Castle, which was rebuilt on the island of Partenope, in the middle of the Bay of Naples and about a hundred metres from the shore by the Normans in the 12th century on antique ruins...

Gouache of a Shipwreck in a Storm with Gothic Ruins, Early 19th Century Technique: Gouache on paper Period: Early 19th century Description: This romantic painting depicts a dramatic ...

➡️Winter scene⬅️ Watercolor from Johannes Franciscus HOPPENBROUWERS (1819-1866) (see wikipedia) ⭐Structural Analysis⭐ This painting depicts a winter scene in a rural village, possibly in the Netherlands or a similar European setting. The composition is well-balanced, featuring: A central building with a distinctive thatched roof covered in snow, creating a focal point. A frozen river or canal, with a person ice skating in the middle ground, adding movement and human presence. A windmill and houses in the background, reinforcing a Dutch setting. Figures engaged in daily life, such as the man near the building carrying a walking stick and a bag, adding a narrative element. The overall scene is tranquil yet lively, capturing a nostalgic winter atmosphere. ⭐Color and Light⭐ The palette consists of muted earth tones, including warm browns, ochres, and soft grays, giving a rustic and aged appearance. The sky has an orange-yellow hue, possibly representing a sunrise or sunset, casting a gentle glow over the cold landscape...

John Nash R.A. (1893-1977) 'Llangennith landscape, West Glamorgan' ‍ Pencil, coloured crayon and watercolour 45cm x 57cm, 70 x 81 cm (framed) Signed lower right John Nash was a lover of nature and dedicated his life to its appreciation and depiction. Despite engagement with artistic groups at the start of his career, notably the Cumberland Market Groupin 1915, his commitment to landscape and singular approach meant he was truly never aligned with one. Along with his brother, Paul, and close friend Claughton Pellew...

Restrained landscape with a child playing with a cat by an unknown artist. Although nearly monochromatic, there is exquisite details in the foliage in the foreground. to the left. In...

I apologize for the reflections in the glass of this watercolor. At any rate, it's a large scene of cattle grazing in a field, presumably in Holland, with windmills in the distance. ...

Elizabeth Chalmers Lady Cottage in Nottgrove Watercolour on paper Size: H 21 x W 30cm Signed by the artist Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may...

Watercolour landscape of a lake and surrounding mountains by Nano. The painting is signed bottom left and presented in a fine period gilt frame under glass. This painting portrays a...

French Barbizon School watercolour on paper view of a French village and stone bridge by a river by Henri Clamen. The painting is dated, 1939, and titled, 'Dinard' to the back of the...

French Impressionist watercolour on paper view of a canal scene by Henri Clamen. There is a location annotation to the back of the paper. The painting is not signed but was acquired ...