David Cox, Sen., O.W.S. (1783-1859)
David Cox, Sen., O.W.S. (1783-1859)

Harvesters beneath Beeston Castle, Cheshire

Details
David Cox, Sen., O.W.S. (1783-1859)
Harvesters beneath Beeston Castle, Cheshire
signed 'David Cox' (lower left)
watercolour, heightened with gum arabic and with scratching out
11¼ x 15 in. (28.2 x 38 cm.)
Provenance
with the Fine Art Society Ltd, London.
Sale room notice
Please note that the present watercolour is a view from the village of Tiverton and not Tattenhall as suggested in the catalogue.

Lot Essay

A transcription of the old label, attached to the backing states that the present watercolour was given as a wedding gift by Sir John and Lady Nicholson and Mr. and Mrs. F.H. Glazebrook in 1954 to 'JDRTT & GT' A further more finished view of Beeston Castle painted by Cox in 1849 is illustrated in M. Neal Solly, Memoir of the Life of David Cox, London, 1873, p. 141, pl. XV.
Beeston Castle was built by Randle Blundeville, Earl of Chester, circa 1220. The castle lies 740 feet up on an isolated rock. The present watercolour is a view from the village of Tattenhall.

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