James Wilson Morrice 1865 - 1924

Estimate

12,000 - 18,000 CAD

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Description

James Wilson Morrice
PAYSAGE, PAYS DE GALLES
inscribed Paysage, Pays de Galles par J.W. Morrice and appartenant à Gabriel Thompson, 16 Avenue Maine, Paris on a label on the reverse and another label denotes provenance
oil on canvas laid down on board
22.9 by 31.8 cm.
9 by 12 ½ in.

Provenance

Gift of the artist to Gabriel Thompson, Paris and Wales

Gift to Honora E. Thompson

By descent to Doris Popham Thompson

Private Collection, London, England

Condition

This work has been viewed under UV and it is in good condition. There is some very minor inpainting in the central portion on the right side of the bend in the road. The canvas has been laid onto a board. There is some paint loss along the edges and in each corner. This work would benefit from cleaning.
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Catalogue Note

Morrice gave this recently discovered sketch to fellow artist, Gabriel Thompson, who lived in Wales where they met in the early 1890s. They later painted together at St. Malo and Poldu in France and doubtless played music together since Thompson was a fine pianist and Morrice an excellent flutist.

The location of this painting is the town of Trefriw in northern Wales, an ancient place endowed with natural charm, varied and enchanting scenery and mineral spas. Although an early work, Morrice has already found his language as an artist here. The deft way he handles paint, sets the composition, and makes each element occupy its proper perspective is already evident. Above all, he has captured the mood of the place and conveys the sense of the atmosphere.

We extend special thanks to Lucie Dorais for her contribution to this entry. Ms. Dorais is currently compiling the catalogue raisonné for James Wilson Morrice.