Henry Barlow Carter (1804-1868) Durham Castle and Cathedral from the River Wear

Henry Barlow Carter was predominantly known for his marine and landscape paintings. He served in the Royal Navy and lived in Plymouth, Newington and Hull before settling in Scarborough in the 1830s. Carter remained there teaching drawing until 1862 when he retired to Torquay. The artist's style is derived from JMW Turner and he was known to be an admirer of Clarkson Stanfield's seascapes. He also took lessons from Peter de Wint at some point and he owned examples of his work. [1]
 
This watercolour of Durham Castle and Cathedral is highly finished and is a superb example of his paintings. It follows closely in the footsteps of works painted by JMW Turner and Thomas Girtin of Durham Cathedral. [2] Carter would have been aware of these compositions and has included the same perspective showing the River Wear, the bridge, the Castle and Cathedral.
 
We have several other works currently for sale by Carter including ones of Holy Island and Fingal's Cave, Isle of Staffa.
 
Medium: Watercolour on paper, signed l.r, 'HB Carter', (partially hidden under mount), 30 x 39 cm, framed.
 
Provenance: Christie's Sale 9th July 1985 possibly lot 9; Christie's Sale 9th April 1991 lot 148 (label and stencil verso).
 
Bibliography: 
 
[1] Huon Mallieu (2002), 'The Dictionary of British Watercolour Artists up to 1920: Volume I A-L', Antique Collectors Club: Woodbridge, p.149. See entry on artist.
 
[2] J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) 'Durham Cathedral', watercolour on paper, c.1798/1799, Royal Academy of Arts Collection, object number 03/4430. https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/art-artists/work-of-art/durham-cathedral-1
 
Thomas Girtin (1775-1802) 'Durham Cathedral and Castle', watercolour on paper, c.1800, Getty Museum Collection, object number 2010.35. 
https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/object/109FB0
 
Condition report: Excellent condition for its age.