Lot Essay
Alexander studied at Edinburgh and in Paris. Many of his watercolours are painted on silk, linen and textured paper. His style reflects the influence of both the Glasgow School and Japanese Art.
Bullfinches in a Blackberry Thicket
Details
Edwin Alexander, R.W.S. (1870-1926)
Bullfinches in a Blackberry Thicket
signed with initials and dated 'E.A./1915' (lower left)
watercolour on linen
19½ x 19in. (49.5 x 48.2cm.)
Bullfinches in a Blackberry Thicket
signed with initials and dated 'E.A./1915' (lower left)
watercolour on linen
19½ x 19in. (49.5 x 48.2cm.)
Provenance
Robert Burnett, Dundee.
Exhibited
London, British Association Exhibition, August - September 1939.