Mid 20th Century Antwerp Belgium, Port and Cathedral 1950's

Belgium: Port and Cathedral view in Antwerp by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed lower right watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Image: 9.75 x 13.75 inches, sheet 11 x 15 inches Charming painting by Leon. Rowe. It is inscribed to the back, and dated '50. This depicts the busy harbour scene at Antwerp, close to the Cathedral and town buildings. Two figures are rowing a small boat in the foreground and the larger craft are fishing boats. Belgium and Luxembourg were two of Rowe's favourite destinations for his painting trips overseas. Often incorporating figures into his work, his style is very similar to Thomas Morley's paintings of French and Belgian market town scenes. Signed and inscribed front lower right, additional inscription to the back. This work forms part of a watercolour collection we currently hold by Rowe. Known as Leon Rowe, the artist was born in Staffordshire, England, in Christmas week of 1880. His career and business involved in him interior decoration, and the design and painting of theatre production stage scenery. He had a love of painting in watercolour for his own pleasure and the collection of work we currently hold by this artist shows exemplary skill. In his later years he was able to travel to Europe where much of his post war work was executed, although examples of his paintings are recorded as early as 1914, when he would have been around 25 years old. His earlier work shows his signature as Leon Rowe but the majority he signed as L M Rowe - as is the case here. He passed away in 1968. condition report: No tears or creases. The image is contained within a blank white margin area, the margin has marks and rough edges but the image remains clear. Good strong colour.
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Creator:
Leonard Machin Rowe (1880 - 1968)
Creation Year:
1950's
Dimensions:
Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
Medium:
Watercolor
Movement & Style:
Impressionist
Period:
1950-1959
Condition:
Good

Reserve: $627.00

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