Ward Heys, A Cottage In Snowdonia, Wales

Ward Heys, A Cottage In Snowdonia, WalesThis rugged late 19th century watercolour by British artist Ward Heys (1836 1911) depicts a Snowdonian landscape with thatched cottage, figure and chickens. Perched alongside a ramshackle cottage amid lofty environs, the artist sets to work. Capturing the crags and wind battered foliage of a misty, overcast view. Hes working outside, painting from life, on a chilly day in dramatic Snowdonia. Perhaps he took shelter in this cottage with its tatty

who are probably the farmer and his wife

1700Condition: A crease through the middle probably due to previous folding

they’re dark

Benoît was awarded a medal at a Salon in Lyon where he exhibited multiple times

Mieth had the best of both worlds - a classical education based on the old masters

given its age

Very presentable with two tidy repairs to the canvas

‘Sea Frolic’ feels commercial and unlike his usual approach so perhaps the gallery suggested a more ‘saleable’ name

Copenhagen and titled ‘Ved Sengetid’ - ‘At Bedtime’

21” x 25½” / 54cm x 65cm Year of creation c

1850Provenance: FranceCondition: Light craquelure and some minor paint loss

The seat appears well used and a blanket is draped casually across the back