Rose Maynard Barton RWS ASWA (1856-1929) London at Sunset Watercolour, 38 x 23cm (15 x 9'') Signed This lot is accompanied by a copy of the book Familiar London painted by Rose Barton (1904) ...

Rose Maynard Barton RWS ASWA (1856-1929) London at Sunset Watercolour, 38 x 23cm (15 x 9'') Signed This lot is accompanied by a copy of the book Familiar London painted by Rose Barton (1904) Tipperary born Rose Barton began a long relationship with the Royal Watercolour Society of Ireland in 1872 when she first exhibited with them. Three years later she spent some time in Brussels, taking painting and drawing classes, and in 1878 she exhibited for the first time at the RHA. The following year she sat on the committee of the Irish Fine Art Society After a spell of studying in London under Paul Jacob Naftel (1817-91), her work was included in the Royal Academy show in 1884. She continued to exhibit in London at venues such as the Japanese Gallery, The Dudley Gallery, Grosvenor Gallery and Clifford Gallery. In 1904 two of her works were included in Hugh Lane's Irish Art exhibition at Guildhall in London, and three were shown at the RHA annual show. Barton's watercolours, mainly executed in Dublin and London, are distinguished by an emphasis on the almost tangible atmospheric effects of weather conditions. She became known not only through these original works but also through her illustrated books of both cities.

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