Lot Essay
These two watercolours are unusual in Payne's oeuvre as studies of landcapes at sunset or night. There is an additional colour study on the verso of the first drawing
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A ruined castle by moonlight; and Fisherman hauling in their nets at sunset
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William Payne, O.W.S. (London 1760-1830)
A ruined castle by moonlight; and Fisherman hauling in their nets at sunset
one signed 'W. Payne' (verso)
pencil and watercolour with scratching out, corners cut
7 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (18.1 x 15.5 cm.); and 6 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. (17.5 x 15.5 cm.)
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A ruined castle by moonlight; and Fisherman hauling in their nets at sunset
one signed 'W. Payne' (verso)
pencil and watercolour with scratching out, corners cut
7 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (18.1 x 15.5 cm.); and 6 7/8 x 6 1/8 in. (17.5 x 15.5 cm.)
(2)