Henry Scott Tuke, R.A., R.W.S. (1858-1929)

Preparing to launch

Details

Henry Scott Tuke, R.A., R.W.S. (1858-1929)
Preparing to launch
signed and dated 'H.S. TUKE 1903' (lower right)
watercolour, on paper
10.1/8 x 18¼ in. (25.7 x 46.4 cm.)

Provenance

with Owen Edgar Gallery, London.

Exhibited

Falmouth, Falmouth Art Gallery, 1904.

Brought to you by

Bernice Owusu

Check the condition report or get in touch for additional information about this

bowusu@christies.com +44 (0)20 7389 2729

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

View condition report

Lot Essay

On 2nd November Tuke noted in his diary 'Painting Harry Cleave in various studies, naval costume etc.' This work is directly comparable to Tuke's first exhibit at the Royal Watercolour Society as a member in Spring 1904, Blue-Jackets Yarn (R407).
We are grateful to Catherine Wallace for preparing this catalogue entry.

More from Victorian & British Impressionist Art

View All