David Cox, Sen., O.W.S. (1783-1859)

Penmaenmawn, Wales

Details

David Cox, Sen., O.W.S. (1783-1859)
Penmaenmawn, Wales
signed and dated 'David Cox 1853.-' (lower left)
pencil and watercolour heightened with touches of bodycolour, on oatmeal paper
10 5/8 x 14½ in. (27 x 36.8 cm.)

Provenance

with John Manning Gallery, London.
Anonymous Sale; Christie's, London, 16 November 2006, lot 99,
from where purchased by the present owner's father,
and thence by descent.

Lot Essay

From 1852 onward Cox's sketching trips were exclusively devoted to exploring the rugged beauty of North Wales. By this time, late in his life, he was freed from the constraints of his teaching practice and was able to experiment, concentrating on light and atmosphere.

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