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Thomas Charles Leeson Rowbotham
Evening on the Thames, near Bray, 1855
1855

Name: Evening on the Thames, near Bray, 1855
Brand: Thomas Charles Leeson Rowbotham
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Artist title: Evening on the Thames, near Bray, 1855 signed and dated TLRowbotham 1855 lower left watercolour on paper unframed 20.5 × 32 cm (8.1 × 12.6 in) framed 45 × 56 cm (17.75 × 22 in) the sheet is loose within the frame Provenance: Sold through Charles Nicholls and Son, art dealers; Unknown private collection; The Westcliffe Gallery, Norfolk, acquired 24 September 1988 for GBP 850; Private collection, Norfolk area, 1988–2025; Acquired by the present owner, 2025 Essay Evening on the Thames, near Bray is a refined and atmospheric watercolour capturing the quiet beauty of the River Thames at dusk. The composition presents a broad, gently flowing stretch of river, its calm surface reflecting the warm glow of the setting sun. The sky is suffused with soft tones of rose, gold, and pale blue, gradually cooling as evening approaches. These colours are echoed in the water below, creating a harmonious unity between sky and river. Along the banks, trees and low vegetation are rendered with economy and sensitivity, framing the scene without disturbing its tranquil balance. Rowbotham’s handling of watercolour is assured and subtle. Transparent washes establish the overall tonality, while more concentrated passages define form and depth. Highlights on the water and in the sky are delicately articulated, lending luminosity to the scene without sacrificing naturalism. The artist’s control of tonal transitions is particularly evident in the sky, where light dissolves gradually into shadow, suggesting both the passage of time and the stillness of the moment. The overall effect is contemplative rather than dramatic, emphasizing atmosphere and mood over narrative incident. The choice of Bray as a motif is significant. Situated along a particularly picturesque reach of the Thames in Berkshire, Bray was long admired for its pastoral scenery and gentle river landscape. During the nineteenth century, this stretch of the river became a favored subject for artists, admired for its combination of open water, low banks, and softly undulating countryside. The Thames here offered views that aligned closely with contemporary ideals of the picturesque and the pastoral, making it an ideal setting for watercolour painting. By focusing on evening light, Rowbotham heightens the sense of calm and timelessness, presenting the river as a place of repose and continuity. Within the broader context of British landscape painting, this work exemplifies the Victorian fascination with the Thames as both a national symbol and a source of visual poetry. The river was frequently depicted as a space removed from urban pressures, embodying stability, tradition, and natural beauty. Rowbotham’s painting participates fully in this tradition, presenting the Thames not as a site of commerce or industry, but as a serene and reflective landscape shaped by light and atmosphere. Thomas Charles Leeson Rowbotham was a leading figure in the mid nineteenth century British watercolour tradition. Trained by his father, himself a respected watercolourist, Rowbotham developed a style rooted in the Romantic landscape tradition, with a strong emphasis on light effects and atmospheric conditions. He was deeply influenced by earlier masters of watercolour and landscape painting, particularly those who sought to balance accurate observation with poetic expression. By the time this work was executed in 1855, Rowbotham was firmly established as a professional artist, regularly exhibiting and widely admired for his technical refinement. Rowbotham’s landscapes are characterized by their clarity, luminosity, and careful compositional structure. His frequent use of bodycolour to heighten light effects allowed him to achieve a richness and brilliance that appealed to Victorian collectors. At the same time, his works retain a sense of restraint and discipline, avoiding excess in favour of balanced harmony. In Evening on the Thames, near Bray, these qualities are fully evident. The painting combines technical finesse with a sensitive response to place, offering a distilled vision of the English river landscape at a moment of quiet transition.

Creador:
Thomas Charles Leeson Rowbotham (1823 - 1875, Inglés)
Año de creación:
1855
Dimensiones:
Altura: 20,5 cm (8,08 in)Anchura: 32 cm (12,6 in)
Medio:
Papel,Acuarela
Movimiento y estilo:
Romántico
Época:
1850-1859
Estado:
Very good condition, with clear and fresh colours. The paper is well preserved and stable.
Ubicación de la galería:
Stockholm, SE
Número de referencia:
1stDibs: LU1445217502362

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