This charming 19th-century drawing by British artist Edmond Albert Joseph Tyrel de Poix (1840-1916) depicts a mother and child standing by a mill pond before a rustic watermill.
De Poix was a gentleman artist descended from French nobility. Born in Worcester, he tended to paint the local environs and one can imagine him sketching outdoors while exploring the ample countryside. For a number of years he exhibited at the wonderfully named ‘Woodpecker Sketch Club’, which later became the Worcester City and County Fine Arts Association.
Here, he’s added a further dimension by heightening the figures in white, which draws the eye. Beyond them, the view extends for miles, culminating in misty hills and a church spire.
Glazed and framed.
Medium: Pencil on paper
Overall size: 22½” x 19” / 57cm x 48cm
Year of creation: c. 1870
Provenance: Private collection, England.
Condition: Artwork presents well. Minor age-related marks.
Our reference: BRV1433
Edmond Albert Joseph Edouard Marie Tyrel de Poix was an accomplished British landscape painter and draughtsman. He was born in Worcester and his family descended from French nobility. His works were shown primarily at local exhibitions, including at the Worcester City and County Fine Arts Association. His son, Hugh Edmond Francois Marie Tyrel De Poix (1886-1966), also became an artist.
Learn more about Edmond Albert Joseph Tyrel de Poix in our directory.
We care profoundly about our role as custodians and every piece in the collection has been assessed by our conservator. When required, we undertake professional restoration carefully using reversible techniques and adopt a light touch to retain the aged charm of each work. We also often restore frames rather than replace them as many are original and selected by the artists themselves.
