Strathaven Castle Scotland, English School Sketch – style of Francis Nicholson (1753-1844).
Sketch on Bristol Board – (code SN6-538).
Exceptional sketch style of Francis Nicholson (1753-1844).
Nicholson was known as the Father of Water Colour Painting.
This famous image of Strathaven Castle is a classic Nicholson theme in both its detail and style. Overlooking the steep banks of the Powmillon Burn, this was the type of scene Nicholson sketched during his second tour of Scotland, in 1806.
Details
Signed: –
Inscribed: No signature; sketch is identified bottom right in the style of Nicholson's hand
Height: 20.5cm (12.5″)Width: 24.5cm 21″)
Condition: Marks commensurate with age; please study pictures
