David Cox, Jun., A.R.W.S. (Dulwich 1809-1885 Streatham)

A village street with figures and a horseman, a church beyond

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David Cox, Jun., A.R.W.S. (Dulwich 1809-1885 Streatham)
A village street with figures and a horseman, a church beyond
indistinctly signed, inscribed and dated 'James Pitt Esq/ July...18..from his friend D Cox Jun^r' (lower left)
pencil, black chalk and watercolour with gum arabic, heightened with touches of bodycolour
10¾ x 15¾ in. (27.3 x 39.7 cm.)

Provenance

James Pitt.
Anonymous sale; Bonhams, London, 16 March 1994, lot 68, as 'Figures in a village street'.
with Michael Bryan, London, where purchased by the present owner.

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Lot Essay

David Cox Junior not only inherited his father’s name but also entered the same profession.His work shows many of the characteristics of his father’s style, but, the younger Cox seems to have been scrupulous about signing his work ‘Jun.’ in order to distinguish his work. Cox Junior exhibited annually at the various London institutions including the Royal Academy.

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