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CHARLES WHYMPER, R.I. The Match, watercolour with touches of white hightening, signed with initials CW and dated "Aug/92", glazed and framed in elaborate Rococo style gilt frame, 490 x 600mm.
Charles Whymper (1853-1941) was a landscape and animal painter, and illustrator. Born on the 31st August 1853 in London, he was the son of Josiah Wood Whymper, R.I. (1813-1903), and studied at the R. A. schools. His working life was devoted to illustrating books on travel, natural history and sport.
Charles Whymper (1853-1941) was a landscape and animal painter, and illustrator. Born on the 31st August 1853 in London, he was the son of Josiah Wood Whymper, R.I. (1813-1903), and studied at the R. A. schools. His working life was devoted to illustrating books on travel, natural history and sport.