This beautiful late 19th-century watercolour by British artist Lily Bristow (1864-1935) depicts a picturesque autumnal view.
The crunch of Autumn peppers a winding track as windswept trees lean, partially bereft. Golden tones and tinted foliage enlivened with a brilliant sky. The light, bright enough to squint, radiating into a distant haze.
Bristow was a remarkable woman. Determined, fearless and pioneering. Not only did she forge a noteworthy artistic career, exhibiting at the Royal Academy, but also became a record-breaking mountaineer.
This is a fine example of her work. The use of colour, rhythm and expression perfectly capturing her unique and boundless personality.
Signed/dated lower left, framed and glazed.
Medium: Watercolour on paper
Overall size: 19” x 25” / 38cm x 63cm
Year of creation: 1899
Provenance: Private collection, England.
Condition: Artwork presents well. Frame with some light wear.
Our reference: BRV1536
Emily Caroline (Lily) Bristow was a remarkable British painter of landscapes and genre scenes in oils and watercolours. She trained at Clapham School of Art and Herkomer’s Art School in London. Exhibiting at the Royal Academy, Royal Society of British Artists and Society of Women Artists. She’s also celebrated as being the first female mountaineer to traverse the Aiguille des Grands Charmoz.
Learn more about Lily Bristow 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.
