*Currently on Loan with Country Style Magazine, if purchasing, dispatch will be week of Monday 18th March*
*Please note, there is reflection in some photographs*
Antique Cornish, c1880-1910 Seascape oil painting, by the notable British Marine artist William Ayerst Ingram (1855-1913).
Born in Twickenham, Ingram was known to have travelled extensively, including to Australia where he became President of the Royal British Colonial Society of artists. For the majority of his adult life Ingram lived and practised in Falmouth Cornwall, where he was a member of the Newlyn Art Colony.
Described by his friends as an energetic and active member of the artist community, he was a founding member of the Falmouth Art Gallery, which still exists to this day.
His works are held in several collections including:
AGNSW-Seascape titled ‘Near Exmouth’ 1888, Seven Marine works held at Falmouth Art Gallery, Royal Cornwall Museum and the Guildhall Art Gallery.
Memberships: Anglo-Australian Society-Founder & President, Royal British Colonial Society of Artists, Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Falmouth, Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Royal Institute in Water Colours.
Oil on academic board, signed lower right WAyerst Ingram.
The painting sits in its original antique frame, behind art grade acrylic and new matt board.
Measures including frame: 42cm high, 56.5cm wide.
The painting is in excellent original condition and ready to hang.
*Photograph of William Ayerst Ingram (left) and Henry Scott Tuke courtesy of the Tate Gallery London.
