Description
Original Watercolour, 'House in the Woods', 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.
He died on 7th December 1955.