Description
A fine quality pastel & gouache painting of a mother holding her young child on lap,around one year of age,and posing confidently for the artist,who has captured the moment perfectly with a softly executed study.
A very professional work of good quality and detail.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Josiah Gilbert per label verso '1814–1892'
SEE IMAGES 7
A MONUMENT TO JOSIAH IN NOTTINGHAM CEMETARY.
JOSIAH GILBERT ARTIST, TRAVELLER & MAN OF LETTERS'
An inscription on the marble pillar in Nottingham General Cemetery states 'JOSIAH GILBERT 1814–1892 DIED AT MARDEN ASH | ELDEST SON OF THE REV. JOSEPH GILBERT AND ANN TAYLOR HIS WIFE OF ONGAR'.
Gilbert wrote Cadore, or Titian's Country (London: Longmans, Green, 1869), Landscape in Art before Claude and Salvator (London: Murray, 1885), and edited The Autobiography and Other Memorials of Mrs Gilbert, Formerly Ann Taylor (London: Henry S. King, 1874).
IMAGE 8
A sketch of Pieve di Cadore, with Mount Marmarolo in the background, from Gilbert's Cadore.
Next to Josiah Gilbert's grave is a much earlier one: that of his wife Susan. Josiah had dedicated Cadore to her: 'To the dear companion of the journey of life, as of each Alpine ramble'. He wrote the Preface to the book on 1 May 1869, and in less than two years she was dead.(See Image 9)
LINK TO FULL DETAILS
http://tonyshaw3.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/josiah-gilbert-in-nottingham.html?m=1
FRAME
A beautiful maple polished frame with glass.
MEASUREMENTS(Including Frame)
Height 29 Inches
Width 24 Inches
CONDITION
Very Good gernerally commensurate with age.
Colours are still vibrant and distinct.
TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES 07765 856171
HOURS 10AM - 10PM 7 DAYS A WEEK BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
DELIVERY UK MAINLAND & WORLDWIDE / QUOTES ON REQUEST
OUR REF 0568 * REMARKABLY REALISTIC & FAIR PRICE
Payments are accepted by Bank Transfer & by Debit / Credit Cards Via the BUY NOW Payment Link Tab shown below each items description.
PAY-PAL Account Holders are welcome. CHEQUES Drawn from UK banks.
Internal Ref: 0568
Dimensions
Height = 73.6601 cm (29")
Width = 60.9601 cm (24")
Depth = 2.54 cm (1")
PASTEL & GOUACHE VICTORIAN PORTRAIT PAINTING OF MOTHER HOLDING YOUNG CHILD BY ARTIST JOSIAH GILBERT IN BURR MAPLE FRAME UNDER GLASS
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
0568
Description
A fine quality pastel & gouache painting of a mother holding her young child on lap,around one year of age,and posing confidently for the artist,who has captured the moment perfectly with a softly executed study.
A very professional work of good quality and detail.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Josiah Gilbert per label verso '1814–1892'
SEE IMAGES 7
A MONUMENT TO JOSIAH IN NOTTINGHAM CEMETARY.
JOSIAH GILBERT ARTIST, TRAVELLER & MAN OF LETTERS'
An inscription on the marble pillar in Nottingham General Cemetery states 'JOSIAH GILBERT 1814–1892 DIED AT MARDEN ASH | ELDEST SON OF THE REV. JOSEPH GILBERT AND ANN TAYLOR HIS WIFE OF ONGAR'.
Gilbert wrote Cadore, or Titian's Country (London: Longmans, Green, 1869), Landscape in Art before Claude and Salvator (London: Murray, 1885), and edited The Autobiography and Other Memorials of Mrs Gilbert, Formerly Ann Taylor (London: Henry S. King, 1874).
IMAGE 8
A sketch of Pieve di Cadore, with Mount Marmarolo in the background, from Gilbert's Cadore.
Next to Josiah Gilbert's grave is a much earlier one: that of his wife Susan. Josiah had dedicated Cadore to her: 'To the dear companion of the journey of life, as of each Alpine ramble'. He wrote the Preface to the book on 1 May 1869, and in less than two years she was dead.(See Image 9)
LINK TO FULL DETAILS
http://tonyshaw3.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/josiah-gilbert-in-nottingham.html?m=1
FRAME
A beautiful maple polished frame with glass.
MEASUREMENTS(Including Frame)
Height 29 Inches
Width 24 Inches
CONDITION
Very Good gernerally commensurate with age.
Colours are still vibrant and distinct.
TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES 07765 856171
HOURS 10AM - 10PM 7 DAYS A WEEK BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
DELIVERY UK MAINLAND & WORLDWIDE / QUOTES ON REQUEST
OUR REF 0568 * REMARKABLY REALISTIC & FAIR PRICE
Payments are accepted by Bank Transfer & by Debit / Credit Cards Via the BUY NOW Payment Link Tab shown below each items description.
PAY-PAL Account Holders are welcome. CHEQUES Drawn from UK banks.
Internal Ref: 0568
Dimensions
Height = 73.6601 cm (29")
Width = 60.9601 cm (24")
Depth = 2.54 cm (1")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.