R.J. Blesard, Thornton Force, Kingsdale, Yorkshire Dales, 1833, Watercolour

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An original 1833 watercolour painting, R.J. Blesard, Thornton Force, Kingsdale, Yorkshire Dales.A superb, atmospheric topographical watercolour, executed during a Yorkshire … Read more An original 1833 watercolour painting, R.J. Blesard, Thornton Force, Kingsdale, Yorkshire Dales.A superb, atmospheric topographical watercolour, executed during a Yorkshire tour 1833–4.The artist is believed to be Robert John Blesard (1809–1839) of Woodhouse, Leeds, son of a woollen merchant and descendent of the prominent Quaker Blesard family of Guiseley.with gum arabic to intensify the colour and scratching out to the water.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: Initialled lower right. Inscribed: Inscribed lower right. Dated: Dated lower right. Height: 30.2cm (11.9″) Width: 39.5cm (15.6″) Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less