Charles William Sharpe, Southend Eltham, 1850, Watercolour

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Charles William Sharpe, Southend Eltham, Watercolour, circa 1850s–1860s Material: Watercolour on paper A wonderful mid-19th-century landscape watercolour depicting Southend, Eltham, … Read more Charles William Sharpe, Southend Eltham, Watercolour, circa 1850s–1860s Material: Watercolour on paper A wonderful mid-19th-century landscape watercolour depicting Southend, Eltham, attributed to listed British artist Charles William Sharpe (1818–1899), dating from circa the 1850s–1860s. The composition captures the character of the English landscape through delicate handling and a subtle, harmonious palette. Carefully modulated tones create an appealing sense of depth and atmosphere, while the detailed treatment of the landscape gives the work considerable charm. The work is unsigned and the attribution to Charles William Sharpe has not been independently verified; it is therefore offered as attributed to the artist rather than as a signed example. Presented under glass with a museum mount in a gilded frame. Dimensions: Height: 44.5 cm Width: 53.3 cm Depth: Approximately 3 cm Weight: Approximately 4 kg Date of Manufacture: circa 1850s–1860s Period: Victorian Style: Landscape Country of Origin: England See less