Francis E. Jamieson (1895-1950) - Sunset on Loch Fyne (C. 1925, Oil on Canvas)

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Medium: Oil on canvas
Artist: Francis E. Jamieson (1895–1950)
Title:Sunset on Loch Fyne
Date: Circa 1925
Dimensions: 29.25" W x … Read more Medium: Oil on canvas
Artist: Francis E. Jamieson (1895–1950)
Title:Sunset on Loch Fyne
Date: Circa 1925
Dimensions: 29.25" W x 21.3" H (sight)
Frame: Original gilt gesso frame
Signature: Signed lower left
Condition: Good; craquelure throughout and wear consistent with age. Frame in good condition with some wear. Light stretcher bar markings in canvas along the edges. Please refer to photos for details.

Scottish Highland seascape depicting a boat beside a dock in the foreground, with the Beinn Bhuidhe range visible in the background and a sailboat on the water beyond. Signed in the lower left corner. Housed in the original gilt gesso frame. In good condition with craquelure throughout and wear consistent with age. The frame is in good condition with some wear present. Please refer to the photos for details.

Artist Biography

Francis E. Jamieson (1895–1950) was a British painter known for his Scottish Highland landscapes and coastal scenes. He became one of the most prolific artists of his time, producing work in both oil and watercolor.

Jamieson is notable for the extensive use of pseudonyms—reportedly close to twenty—including W. Richards, Graham Williams, Henry Stewart, J. McGregor, Aubrey Ramus, and Montgomery Ansell. This practice allowed him to circumvent his contractual obligations and sell additional work through other channels. His Highland landscapes typically feature dramatic skies and luminous light over water, rendered in a traditional Victorian style. His work was widely reproduced as postcards by G. Ajelli & Co. of London during the 1920s.

Note on Attribution: Research conducted by Dr. Mike Trew indicates that no birth, marriage, or death records exist for a "Francis E. Jamieson" in British records. The name is now understood to be a commercial pseudonym used by Barnett Aubrey Ramus (1881–1956), a London-based artist, and possibly his brother Isaac Fernleigh Ramus. The works signed "F.E. Jamieson" remain highly collected.

Museum Holdings: Works attributed to Francis E. Jamieson are primarily held in private collections and appear regularly at auction, including sales at Christie's. See less