Samuel Phillips Jackson O.W.S. (1830-1904) - Near Land's End

Samuel Phillips Jackson (1830-1904) was the son and pupil of Samuel Jackson (1794-1869). 'He was elected A.O.W.S. in 1853 and turned almost entirely to watercolour painting. He became a full member of the society in 1876. His earlier coastal subjects were mostly found in Cornwall and Devon, with a few in the Channel Islands and Wales. He used sober colours, greys, greens and browns which, with his clean handling, were praised by Copley Fielding. He had a talent for conveying moist and hazy atmosphere.' [1]
 
This watercolour of Land's End fits into the earlier part of Jackson's career and is a hazy view of the iconic Land's End in Cornwall. The artist clearly loved the Cornish coastline and this is a great example of his work. Many artist's had depicted this coastline in the past including JMW Turner, Clarkson Stanfield and Edward William Cooke. Jackson would have been aware of this.
 
Medium: watercolour, signed l.r. 'S.P. Jackson', 32.4 x 54.9cm, framed (63.5 x 83cm).
 
Provenance: Auction label verso, possibly Sotheby's or Christie's, lot 135.
 
Literature:
 
[1] Huon Mallieu (2002), 'The Dictionary of British Watercolour Artists up to 1920: Volume I A-L', Antique Collectors Club: Woodbridge, p.331. See entry on artist.
 
Condition report: generally in good condition for its age. There is small bit of time staining and a few small marks noticeable in the sky. The frame shows a bit of wear. Please see photos.
 
Please note, the frame is very heavy and large. If outside of the UK, please contact us before purchasing the picture to discuss postage.