Frank Wasley, On The Lagoon At Sundown, Venice

Frank Wasley, On The Lagoon At Sundown, VeniceThis sublime early 20th century watercolour by English artist Frank Wasley (1848 1934) depicts the Lagoon near Venice at sundown; its distinctly Turneresque. Wasley was a masterful painter of maritime scenes and predominantly known as a watercolourist. Venice appears to hover amid a vaporous horizon, as tinted mists envelop the atmosphere. A near ethereal glow illuminates several vessels, which are described with post impressionistic handling. Its

Year of creation: 1723

reflecting light while also echoing the panelling by the window

he was imprisoned in the Tower of London at least twice - first for supporting the exiled King and later by the restored King himself

His own portraits were influenced by the Spanish masters

Her early works in oil tend to focus on maternal activities within the home

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Medium: Pastel on paperOverall size: 18” x 21” / 46cm x 53cmYear of creation: 1856Condition: Slight creasing and a minor tear on the right

but it also lifted the standing of those involved in ownership

the Edinburgh alumni remained closely associated for the remainder of their careers

scholarships provided middle-class children with an opportunity to better themselves

Overall size: 28½” x 54½” / 72cm x 138cm

scenes and portraits who exhibited extensively