Edward Williams (1781-1855)

Edward Williams (1781-1855) On the Thames - Ferrying livestock and fishermen casting their nets at dusk signed 'E. Williams' (lower right) inscribed 'no. 1 On the Thames / Edw Williams Snr. / 32 Castelnau Villas Barnes' (on an old label to the reverse) oil on canvas 74.5 x 130cm

Provenance: N R Omell, London

The subject and composition show the artist’s profound acknowledgment and debt to the 17th century Dutch master Salomon van Ruysdael.

Framed 91.5 x 147.5cm The painting is executed in oil on a linen canvas support which has been lined. The canvas tension is stiff and the picture is in plane. The paint layers are in a good, stable condition overall. There are areas of retouching across the surface of the painting, overall, these are well matched to the original. The varnish is even and glossy.