R.J. Blesard, Monk Bar, York City Walls, 1834, Watercolour

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An original 1834 watercolour painting, R.J. Blesard, Monk Bar, York City Walls.A superb, intensely coloured topographical watercolour, executed during an … Read more An original 1834 watercolour painting, R.J. Blesard, Monk Bar, York City Walls.A superb, intensely coloured topographical watercolour, executed during an 1834 Yorkshire tour.The artist is believed to be Robert John Blesard (1809–1839) of Woodhouse, Leeds, son of a woollen merchant and descendent of the prominent Quaker Blesard family of Guiseley.In watercolour with pen and ink.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: Initialled lower right. Inscribed: Inscribed lower right. Dated: Dated lower right. Height: 40.2cm (15.8″) Width: 33.1cm (13″) Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less