Description
Original Watercolour, 'Boats on the shore', A E Borthwick (1871-1955), circa 1940's
Unsigned
Mounted ready for framing on soft white card and matching backing card with cellophane protective wrapping
Overall size of the mount measures approx. 16" x 12" (which means it will fit a standard size picture frame). The visible picture opening is 12.75" x 8.75" Approx.
In very good condition, the occasional light spot (see photos)
About the Artist
Alfred Edward Borthwick, born 1871, studied art in Edinburgh, London,
Antwerp and Paris, where he was a pupil of Bouguereau and Flury.
President of the Society of Scottish Artists and elected a member of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1938. He was also an Associate of the Royal Society of Painter Etchers, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and Hon. Fellow of the Fine Arts Trade Guild. In 1952 he received the honorary degree of LL.D. from St. Andrews University.