Description: This is a lovely and charming Antique Old 19th c. English Impressionist Woman Portrait Oil Painting on canvas, by turn of the century English Impressionist painter, John Andrew McColvin (1864 - 1920.) McColvin was known for vibrant coastal scenes, depicting working class life among the fisherfolk. This particular artwork depicts an image from this popular genre, of a beautiful young brunette woman carrying a basket over her head. In the distance, a rocky coastal shoreline can be seen, along with a vivid blue sky above. Signed: "J.A. McColvin" in the lower right corner. Approximately 13 3/4 x 21 3/4 inches (including frame.) Actual artwork is approximately 8 x 16 1/8 inches. This piece likely dates to the 1890's - 1910's. Very good condition for age, with one tiny and unnoticeable scuff to the painted surface, and mild edge wear to the gilded wood frame (please see photos.) Acquired in Los Angeles County, California. Five of McColvin's original artworks are held in the National Collection of the United Kingdom, including two in the National Trust. If you like what you see, I encourage you to make an Offer. Please check out my other listings for more wonderful and unique artworks! About the Artist: John Andrew McColvin Born: 1864 - Winlaton, DurhamDied: 1920 - East CroydonKnown for: PaintingName variants: James Andrew McColvin John Andrew McColvin (1864 - 1920) was active/lived in England, United Kingdom. John McColvin is known for Painting. John Andrew McColvin 1864-1920, was born in Winlaton, Durham in 1864. In the 1881 Census, he was living in Newcastle and was apprenticed to a jeweller. He married his wife Isabella (nee Stewart) in Newcastle in 1889 and by 1891 was living at 82 Mowbray Street, Heaton, Newcastle with his wife and son and was listed as an Artist Painter. In 1901 he was living at Whitley, Tynemouth also making his living as an artist. In 1911 he moved to 12 Blackhorse Lane, East Croydon and subsequently to 38 Lebanon Road, where he died in 1920, leaving a wife and four children.He did not appear to exhibit his work, as there are no records in any of our reference books, but there are 5 of his painting in the National Collection, 2 with the National Trust, 2 with N. E. Lincolnshire Museum Service and 1 at Haworth Art Gallery. These can be viewed online at BBC- Your Paintings.There is a great deal of confusion about the correct name of this artist, as on the auction sites and he is often referred to as James Andrew McColvin, J. Colvin, J. M. Colvin, M. Colvin We can state quite categorically that his name, according to Births Marriages and Deaths and Census Records, is John Andrew McColvin. James Andrew McColvin, also known as John McColvin, (his registered birth name), was an accomplished regional British artist, born in Winlaton, county Durham (now the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear) in 1864. As a young man he lived in Newcastle and worked as an apprentice jeweller. He married Isabella Stewart in 1889 and by 1891 the family were living at 82 Mowbray Street, Heaton, Newcastle. By this time his occupation was given as an Artist Painter. In 1901 he was still working as an artist, but now living in Whitely, Tynemouth. In 1911 he moved to 12 Blackhorse Lane in East Croydon. After this he lived at 38 Lebanon Road in East Croydon, where he died in 1920. He left a wife and four children.There are no records of his works being exhibited, but there are at least five of his works in the National Collections, two with the National Trust, two with the North East Lincolnshire Museum Service and one at Haworth Art Gallery.
Price: 1350 USD
Location: Orange, California
End Time: 2024-08-18T23:02:50.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: McColvin
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: McColvin
Size: Medium
Signed: Yes
Period: Historicism (1850-1900)
Material: Canvas, Oil
Region of Origin: California, USA
Framing: Framed
Subject: Botanical, Community Life, Costumes, England, Family, Farming, Figures, Fishing, Forest, Ladies, Seascape, Seaside, Seasons, Silhouettes, States & Counties, Women, Working Life
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 21 3/4 in
Theme: Art, Cities & Towns, Continents & Countries, Cultures & Ethnicities, Domestic & Family Life, Exhibitions, Fashion, Food & Drink, History, Nature, People, Portrait
Style: Art Nouveau, Figurative Art, Impressionism, Portraiture
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Oil Painting
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 13 3/4 in
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
