Handsome Antique Watercolor Painting, Large, Frank Beswick Signed, 1902, Conwy Castle Wales!
Monumental English School watercolor depicting Conwy Castle in North Wales, signed at the lower left and dated 1902, attributed to Frank Beswick, British, 19th century.
The expansive composition presents the medieval castle rising dramatically above the River Conwy and a picturesque group of cottages. Sailboats, small working vessels and figures along the shoreline animate the foreground, while the castle’s towers dominate the wooded hillside. Soft atmospheric color and delicate handling of the water, architecture and distant landscape give the scene considerable depth.
The watercolor is presented behind glass in a substantial gilt-finished frame. Measuring more than 54 inches wide overall, it makes an impressive focal point for a library, study, reception room or traditional interior.
Details
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Artist: Attributed to Frank Beswick
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School: English
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Date: 1902
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Subject: Conwy Castle, North Wales
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Medium: Watercolor
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Signature: Signed lower left, appearing to read “Beswick”
Presentation: Framed and protected behind glass
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Large horizontal format
Dimensions:
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Sight: approximately 28.75 in. H × 41 in. W
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Overall: approximately 42 in. H × 54.25 in. W
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Weight: approximately 63 lb.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the watercolor’s condition, toning, fading, spotting, frame wear and other signs of age. Because of the substantial weight and glass glazing, professional art transport is strongly recommended. Local pickup or blanket-wrap delivery would be preferable to ordinary parcel shipping.
Seller: Old Europe Antique Home Furnishings
Door to door delivery available! Wear and imperfections from age, use, and
movement. Some light use and wear consistent with age, see photos.
Inexpensive shipping options available, contact me for a quote. 65t26
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