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William Evans of Bristol (1809-1858) Mount Snowdon
William Evans of Bristol (1809-1858)
View of Mount Snowdon
Signed on the path beneath the figure and mule W. Evans 184-?
Watercolour and bodycolour over traces of pencil, displayed with a wash-line mount.
Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Caroline Gee.
An almost identical view by William Evans, dated 1843 is in the collection of the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. This example is smaller and not as highly finished so is likely to be a plein-air sketch for our finished painting.
Please note: The original gilt-wood frame is in reasonable condition and can be included in the sale, however it is large and heavy so if required will need to be negotiated separately for carriage.
Known as William Evans of Bristol or Welsh Evans. William was taught drawing in Bristol by Francis Danby, and between 1827-32 was himself giving drawings lessons in Clifton. From 1832-3 he became a member of a sketching club which included W.J. Muller and J.S. Prout. From 1844 Evans became one of the first resident painters at Betws-y-coed, the artists’ colony popularised by David Cox. He was elected associate of the O.W.S. in 1845, where he exhibited until 1859. He travelled throughout Britain, and in 1852 spent the winter in Italy. He settled in London c.1854.
Wishing to perfect his art by the study of nature alone, and to free himself from the influence of schools or individuals, Evans made himself a home for many years in the centre of a grand gorge of mountain scenery in North Wales, at a farm called Tyn-y-Cai, in a large park at the junction of the River Lledr with the River Conwy, near Betws-y-Coed. Here he was able to cultivate a natural impulse for originality and grandeur in the constant contemplation of nature in some of its wildest forms, and he produced some fine works, notably Traeth Mawr his treatment of the mountain torrents and the cottage scenery of the neighbourhood was also remarkable. William James Müller, a friend from his Bristol days, joined him in painting this area on a visit of 1842.
After 1852 Evans visited Italy, spending the winter successively at Genoa, Rome, and Naples, and he collected numerous materials for working up into landscapes of a very different character from his earlier productions.
His work was cut short by illness, and he died in Marylebone Road, London, on 7 December 1858, aged 49. There is a fine water-colour drawing by him in the print room at the British Museum.
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CONDITION AND PRESENTATION
In our description, if a picture is shown to be framed then the frame will be included with the sale of the picture. Unless stated otherwise all unframed watercolours, drawings and prints have been mounted onto acid-free conservation board using either Japanese hinging paper or reversible wheat starch past. Unframed and mounted pictures are then wrapped in clear polyester film to protect both the picture and the mount. All conservation work has been carried out by accredited conservators.
SellerRadnorshire Fine Arts Ltd
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Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd
Private dealer
By appointment only
Powys
Mid Wales
Tel : 01597 272 439
Non UK callers : +44 1597 272 439
View of Mount Snowdon
Signed on the path beneath the figure and mule W. Evans 184-?
Watercolour and bodycolour over traces of pencil, displayed with a wash-line mount.
Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Caroline Gee.
An almost identical view by William Evans, dated 1843 is in the collection of the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. This example is smaller and not as highly finished so is likely to be a plein-air sketch for our finished painting.
Please note: The original gilt-wood frame is in reasonable condition and can be included in the sale, however it is large and heavy so if required will need to be negotiated separately for carriage.
Known as William Evans of Bristol or Welsh Evans. William was taught drawing in Bristol by Francis Danby, and between 1827-32 was himself giving drawings lessons in Clifton. From 1832-3 he became a member of a sketching club which included W.J. Muller and J.S. Prout. From 1844 Evans became one of the first resident painters at Betws-y-coed, the artists’ colony popularised by David Cox. He was elected associate of the O.W.S. in 1845, where he exhibited until 1859. He travelled throughout Britain, and in 1852 spent the winter in Italy. He settled in London c.1854.
Wishing to perfect his art by the study of nature alone, and to free himself from the influence of schools or individuals, Evans made himself a home for many years in the centre of a grand gorge of mountain scenery in North Wales, at a farm called Tyn-y-Cai, in a large park at the junction of the River Lledr with the River Conwy, near Betws-y-Coed. Here he was able to cultivate a natural impulse for originality and grandeur in the constant contemplation of nature in some of its wildest forms, and he produced some fine works, notably Traeth Mawr his treatment of the mountain torrents and the cottage scenery of the neighbourhood was also remarkable. William James Müller, a friend from his Bristol days, joined him in painting this area on a visit of 1842.
After 1852 Evans visited Italy, spending the winter successively at Genoa, Rome, and Naples, and he collected numerous materials for working up into landscapes of a very different character from his earlier productions.
His work was cut short by illness, and he died in Marylebone Road, London, on 7 December 1858, aged 49. There is a fine water-colour drawing by him in the print room at the British Museum.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
PayPal /Card transactions can be processed through PayPal on our company website. We also accept payment by cheque and bank transfer. Deferred payments can be accepted over an agreed period of time whilst paintings remain with us.
CONDITION AND PRESENTATION
In our description, if a picture is shown to be framed then the frame will be included with the sale of the picture. Unless stated otherwise all unframed watercolours, drawings and prints have been mounted onto acid-free conservation board using either Japanese hinging paper or reversible wheat starch past. Unframed and mounted pictures are then wrapped in clear polyester film to protect both the picture and the mount. All conservation work has been carried out by accredited conservators.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
DimensionsSheet: 16 x 24 1/2 in. (40.7 x 62.5 cm.)
Mount: 23 2/8 x 31 5/8 in. (59.2 x 80.2 cm.)
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Watercolours
Date c.1843
Early Victorian Antiques Material Paper
Origin Welsh
Artist W.Evans
Condition A few tears have been expertly repaired on three sides of the sheet and one missing area at the bottom has been infilled. The repairs have been sensitively done and are not altogether noticeable. The picture has been laid onto museum quality board and mounted.
Item code as176a861
Status Sold
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Great care and trouble has been taken to ensure that all details written for every picture are correct and the photos are of sufficient quality so that each item can be viewed in detail. If the purchaser can find a fault (by way of a photograph) as proof of damage in transit that is not present in our promotional photo i.e. a tear in the canvas, broken glass, broken frame, damage to surface of picture, then a full or part refund will be offered back to the purchaser depending on the extent of the damage. This will only apply within 24 hours of signing for the parcel.
If the parcel has arrived and appears to be damaged in some way please return the parcel to us (unopened) and we will refund the purchase price on receipt of the picture.
If the purchaser can prove with written evidence from three independent experts that our description was false or misleading in any way then a full refund will be offered back to the purchaser.
Every effort has been made to give our clients complete confidence and satisfaction when buying from our company.
Great care and trouble has been taken to ensure that all details written for every picture are correct and the photos are of sufficient quality so that each item can be viewed in detail. If the purchaser can find a fault (by way of a photograph) as proof of damage in transit that is not present in our promotional photo i.e. a tear in the canvas, broken glass, broken frame, damage to surface of picture, then a full or part refund will be offered back to the purchaser depending on the extent of the damage. This will only apply within 24 hours of signing for the parcel.
If the parcel has arrived and appears to be damaged in some way please return the parcel to us (unopened) and we will refund the purchase price on receipt of the picture.
If the purchaser can prove with written evidence from three independent experts that our description was false or misleading in any way then a full refund will be offered back to the purchaser.
Every effort has been made to give our clients complete confidence and satisfaction when buying from our company.
View all stock from
Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd
Private dealerBy appointment only
Powys
Mid Wales
Tel : 01597 272 439
Non UK callers : +44 1597 272 439
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