Description
Watercolour, 'Windmill', David Muirhead (1867-1930), circa 1910
Unsigned
Overall size of the mount measures approx. 16" x 12" (which means it will fit standard size picture frame) The visible picture opening is 12.75" x 8.75"
This is a really well executed little watercolour with good detail.
About the Artist
David Muirhead (b. Edinburgh, Scotland, UK 1867 - d. London 1930) was the son of an architect and master builder. He studied at the Trustees' School, Edinburgh, and the Westminster School of Art under Fred Brown. He exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1895 and became an ARA in 1928. He also exhibited with the New English Art Club from 1896 and was a member from 1900. He belonged to the RSWS from 1893; the RBA from 1902 and founder member of the National Portrait Society in 1911. A retrospective exhibition was held at the Chenil Galleries in 1907. and he was represented in the Late Members Exhibition, Royal Academy, Winter 1933.