Vossevangen, Norway

Details

Samuel Bough, R.S.A. (1822-1878)
Vossevangen, Norway
signed and dated 'Sam Bough 1858' (lower left) and inscribed 'Vossevangen, Norway/Well we wish you a good days/fishing, but I'll bet yar two bottles/of claret you don't catch four pounds/weight of fish. DONE with you and what you say Donald/M.S. voyages & Travel' (on the reverse)
oil on panel
9¾ x 13¾ in. (24.7 x 34.9 cm.)

Provenance

Walter Berry of Glenstriven, Argyllshire, and thence by decent.

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Lot Essay

Walter Berry of Glenstriven, Argyllshire was a close friend and fishing companion of the artist. The present picture records a fishing trip they both took to Norway in the summer of 1858 and the amusing inscription on the reverse bears testimony to their friendly rivalry.

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