A Pair of Watercolors by William Stephen Coleman
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A beautiful pair of watercolors by British artist William Stephen Coleman
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- An exquisite pair of inspiring watercolors by British artist William Stephen Coleman
- A follower of the classical movement, he expresses the prowess that makes his work desirable
- Each signed "WS Coleman" (lower right); Watercolor and bodycolor on paper
- Watercolors: 14 1/4" high x 20 3/4" wide; Frames: 22 1/2" high x 29 1/2" wide
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W: 20 3/4; F: 29 1/2 Inches - Height:
W: 14 1/4; F: 22 1/2 Inches - Period:
19th Century - Origin:
England/Ireland - Subject:
Children
William Stephen Coleman
1829-1904 · British
Picking Waterlilies and The Young Gardeners
Each signed "WS Coleman" (lower right)
Watercolor and bodycolor on paper
An important pair of watercolors by English academic, classical artist and illustrator William Stephen Coleman, executed with superior detail. A follower of the classical movement spearheaded by artists such as John Godward and Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, he dutifully expresses the academic prowess that makes his paintings highly desirable.
Coleman originally planned to become surgeon, but soon found himself enamored by his hobby of painting. He painted throughout his life and exhibited prolifically between 1865-1879. A keen Naturalist at heart, he found his greatest commercial success illustrating such British publications such as Illustrated News and the London Almanac. At one point, his talent was so highly regarded that he even designed natural motifs for the famed ceramics firm of Minton.
Watercolors: 14 1/4" high x 20 3/4" wide
Frames: 22 1/2" high x 29 1/2" wide
References:
Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, 1976, E. Bénézit
1829-1904 · British
Picking Waterlilies and The Young Gardeners
Each signed "WS Coleman" (lower right)
Watercolor and bodycolor on paper
An important pair of watercolors by English academic, classical artist and illustrator William Stephen Coleman, executed with superior detail. A follower of the classical movement spearheaded by artists such as John Godward and Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, he dutifully expresses the academic prowess that makes his paintings highly desirable.
Coleman originally planned to become surgeon, but soon found himself enamored by his hobby of painting. He painted throughout his life and exhibited prolifically between 1865-1879. A keen Naturalist at heart, he found his greatest commercial success illustrating such British publications such as Illustrated News and the London Almanac. At one point, his talent was so highly regarded that he even designed natural motifs for the famed ceramics firm of Minton.
Watercolors: 14 1/4" high x 20 3/4" wide
Frames: 22 1/2" high x 29 1/2" wide
References:
Dictionnaire des Peintres, Sculpteurs, Dessinateurs et Graveurs, 1976, E. Bénézit
