Alfred Walter Williams, Near Widecombe, Dartmoor, Devon

Alfred Walter Williams, Near Widecombe, Dartmoor, DevonThis late 19th century oil painting by British artist Alfred Walter Williams (1823 1905) depicts a picturesque view at Dartmoor, Devon. Under a vast rolling sky, the diminutive forms of two figures amplify the grandeur of this extensive panorama. In the foreground, the churned earth of a furrowed track winds towards a distant vanishing point. A partially obscured cottage draws the eye. While above, the ominous brooding clouds droop above the horizon,

Artist’s Auction Highlight: £6

1807-1870) depicts a Dutch fishing boat battling against a turbulent sea

Note the alterations to the hairline

Medium: Watercolour on paperOverall size: 17” x 21” / 43cm x 54cmYear of creation: c

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An inscription on the reverse suggests that this could be The Dolomites in Italy

010 achieved for an oil painting in 2000

which capture a moment in time

with lighter values to convey distance

The original was created in 1618 and currently hangs at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich

He’s best known for accompanying Archduke Franz Ferdinand on his travels and creating several portraits for him

1903Provenance: SwedenCondition: Presentable