William Pearson (1772-1849)
Sunrise over the Lake District
watercolour with scratching out
7 7/8 x 11 in. (20 x 28 cm.)
Lot Essay
William Pearson was a landscape painter who closely imitated Thomas Girtin, as is demonstrated in this view of the Lake District. He was also a close friend of François Francia, one of Girtin's pupils.