19thC William Bennett NWS 1811-1871 Original Watercolour Cattle Drovers Castle
$490.89
19thC William Bennett NWS 1811-1871 Original Watercolour Cattle Drovers Castle
William Bennett NWS (1811–1871) – Cattle Drovers by a Bridge with Distant Castle – Original 19th Century Watercolour
A charming and atmospheric antique British landscape watercolour attributed to William Bennett NWS (1811–1871), depicting cattle drovers crossing a shallow river beside a rustic stone bridge, with an imposing castle visible through the trees in the distance.
This beautifully composed rural scene captures the tranquillity of the English countryside, with towering trees, soft autumnal tones and a dramatic cloud-filled sky.
A figure stands on the bridge while a drover guides cattle through the water, bringing life and movement to the peaceful landscape.
The delicate colouring, fine detail and traditional composition are characteristic of nineteenth-century British landscape painting.
Artist and Provenance
William Bennett (1811–1871) was a British watercolour artist associated with the New Watercolour Society (NWS).
The reverse retains an original gallery attribution and guarantee label from Aquarelle of St. Giles, Chalfont St. Giles, identifying the work as:
William Bennett NWS (1811–1871)
“Cattle Drovers by a Bridge with Distant Castle”
Medium: Pencil and watercolour.
The label carries a handwritten signature of Dan Parkinson and states that the artwork is guaranteed to be as described.
Also attached to the reverse is a photographic auction reference annotated “Christie’s, 3rd Sept. 1998”, providing an interesting additional provenance reference.
Please note that the gallery attribution and Christie’s reference have not been independently verified.
Presentation
Beautifully presented in a traditional gilt and brown wooden frame with a decorative multi-line cream mount, complementing the warm colours of the artwork.
Condition
Vintage framed condition with some age-related marks, discolouration and foxing visible to the mount. The frame shows minor wear consistent with age. Measures approx 59cm x 49cm
The original backing retains various historic labels and auction references.
The artwork has not been removed from its frame for inspection.
Please examine all photographs carefully, particularly those showing the reverse, which form an important part of the description.
An attractive and collectable nineteenth-century British landscape watercolour, with gallery attribution and interesting auction history.
Ideal for collectors of Victorian watercolours, traditional English landscapes and antique fine art.
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