William Markham, Regatta at Cowes, Isle of Wight, Watercolour

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An original early 19th-century watercolour painting – William Markham, Regatta at Cowes, Isle of Wight.A delightful marine subject by Col … Read more An original early 19th-century watercolour painting – William Markham, Regatta at Cowes, Isle of Wight.A delightful marine subject by Col William Markham (1796–1852) showing sailing boats at the Cowes Regatta on the Isle of Wight.Markham is a listed artist, whose work was principally maritime subjects. He resided at Becca Hall, Aberford, Yorkshire, where he was Deputy Lieutenant of the West Riding and Colonel of the 2nd York Militia. His son Col. William Thomas Markham (1830–1886) lived in Cowes on the Isle of Wight and was buried at Northwood Cemetery there. William Thomas Markham married Anne Emily Sophia Grant, daughter of the famous Scottish painter Sir Francis Grant.This painting forms part of our Irish aristocratic O'Grady / Vereker collection. The Vereker family had a connection with the Isle of Wight and specifically East Cowes Castle, designed by John Nash. Col Charles Vereker, 2nd Viscount Gort visited the castle and instructed Nash to design him a similar home at Lough Cutra, Co. Galway. By a strange turn of events, East Cowes Castle came into the ownership of the Gort family, when Charles's son, John Prendergast Vereker, 3rd Viscount Gort, acquired it by marrying Elizabeth Tudor.This drawing is one of a fascinating collection of works that we have for sale connected with the aristocratic O'Grady and Vereker families of 19th-century Ireland. Dimensions: Height: 16.4cm (6.46") Width: 22.2cm (8.74")Presented: Unframed.Medium: WatercolourAge: Early 19th-centurySigned: Inscribed with artist's name verso.Inscribed: Inscribed verso.Dated: --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.There are historic adhesive marks and/or paper remnants to the corners on the verso, from previous mounting. See less