Wooded hills descending to a valley near Lowther, Westmoreland, Peter De Wint, O.W.S.

Property from the Collection of the late Cyril and Shirley Fry
Peter De Wint, O.W.S.
Stone, Staffordshire 1784 - 1849 London
Wooded hills descending to a valley near Lowther, Westmoreland

watercolour over pencil, heightened with scratching out
446 by 560 mm.

Condition Report:
Some of the more delicate pigments have faded. Despite this, this large work retains much of its original power and strength. There is some 'mottling/foxing' in the sky area nearest to the trees, which can be seen in some lights. The work has been laid down onto conservation quality paper.

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Provenance:
The artist's executor's sale, London, Christie's, 27 May, 1850, lot 433, bt. Smith;
John F. Layton