Claude Hayes RI ROI, Fen Landscape with Figure, Late 1800s, Watercolour Painting

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An original late 19th-century watercolour painting, claude hayes ri roi, fen landscape with figure & dog.a quietly expressive, signed landscape … Read more An original late 19th-century watercolour painting, claude hayes ri roi, fen landscape with figure & dog.a quietly expressive, signed landscape painting in watercolour and gouache by claude hayes ri roi (1852–1922).in wide format, the artist captures the expansive horizontal striation of the fen landscape. The foreground reed stems provide an exuberant contrast, bursting upward, with touches of blue, green and red bodycolour and scratching out. A small walking figure with a black dog, tiny distant cows and a windmill on the horizon bring human activity to the scene.watercolour was hayes's favourite medium, and he was influenced by the open air style of david cox (1783–1859) and thomas collier (1840–1891). Working in hampshire he met landscape painter james aumonier ri roi neac (1832–1911), and hayes married the sister of william charles estall (1857–1897).in watercolour and gouache (23.2 x 42.8cm). Presented in a handsome period gilt wood and moulded gesso frame with cream mount (46 x 65cm).all artworks come with a certificate of authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: signed lower right. Inscribed: no. Height: 46cm (18.1″) width: 46cm (18.1″) condition: some age toning as shown. Some knocks and losses to the frame moulding. Please see photos for detail. Presented: framed. See less