Benjamin-William Leader (British, 1831-1923)

The Outskirts of a Worcestershire Village

Details

Benjamin-William Leader (British, 1831-1923)
Leader, B. W.
The Outskirts of a Worcestershire Village
signed and dated 'B.W.LEADER.1900.' (lower left)
oil on canvas
16.1/8 x 24 in. (41 x 61 cm.)
Painted in 1900

Provenance

Agnew's, London (purchased from the artist, 26 April 1900 for #75).
J. Ochme.

Lot Essay

Although B.W. Leader had moved from his birth country of Worcestershire to Surrey in 1889, he continued to paint scenes of the Worcestershire landscape for the duration of his career.

We are grateful to Ruth Wood for her assistance in preparing this catalogue entry and for authenticating this painting.

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