A copse in an open landscape by a river; and Pond at Widdington, Essex

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Sir George Clausen, R.A. (1852-1944)
A copse in an open landscape by a river; and Pond at Widdington, Essex
one signed and dated 'G. CLAUSEN. 1897.' (lower left), one signed 'G. CLAUSEN' (lower left)
pencil and watercolour
6 x 9½ in. (15.3 x 24.2 cm.); and 7½ x 5 in. (19 x 12.8 cm.) (2)

Provenance

one with Abbott and Holder, London, 1976, the other with The Fine Art Society, London, December 1969, and with Abbott and Holder, London, May 1980.

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Lot Essay

Both the present watercolours post-date Clausen's move to Widdington in 1891, and no doubt show local views. Comparable studies are in the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Birmingham Art Gallery and the Eton College Collection.

Clausen began his career as an English follower of Jules Bastien-Lepage. The Girl at the Gate (Tate Gallery), exhibited at the Grosvenor Gallery in 1890 and bought for the Chantrey Bequest, is probably the best-known example. Following his move to Widdington, not far from Saffron Walden in Essex, the following year, he developed a more lyrical style, with greater emphasis on atmosphere and movement. The influence of J.F. Millet is often apparent.

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