Alethea
Original watercolour

Sir William Russell Flint

P.R.A., P.R.W.S., R.S.W., R.O.I., R.E.

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'Alethea'
signed 'W Russell Flint';
Image size:- 19.25 x 26.25 in.
Tempera
sold 29/04/2009
£99,650

Born in 1880, William Russell Flint gained his early artistic training as a lithographic artist in Edinburgh between 1894 and 1900 and personally recalled of this period that 'what I missed most during those sensitive years is incalculable but in compensation I acquired the habit of discipline and the skill which has served me well.' This sense of discipline is reflected in the consistently high quality and precision with which he was able to work. In the introduction of Ralph Lewis's biography of Flint, Adrian Bury describes how "in the infinite variety of temperament, vision, technique, achievement, despair and triumph recorded in the long history of art, Sir William Russell Flint takes a unique place. At its best his work is perfect and without criticism." Bury further presents Flint as "the greatest master technically of the elusive water-colour method of art." Alethea Nicollet Belle Poseuse Sandy Bastion Alethea. Exhibited:- London, Royal Academy, 1935, no. 609

We have specialized in the paintings and prints by Sir William Russell Flint for over thirty years, and have on display over
500 edition prints, signed and unsigned; Also original watercolour paintings and red chalk drawings, for sale.
The limited edition prints, particularly the signed, limited edition prints (ie. pre 1969) were very sought after at the publication date,
and the entire edition could be sold out within several hours of release.
There is no 'second' edition, these are the original signed, limited editions that have over the years become highly collectable and
sought after works of art, some of which are over seventy years old.
Recognized worldwide as a fine watercolour master, Sir William's work enjoys the prominence amongst a collection of the finest and most experienced painters of our time.

If you wish to visit the beautiful countryside and villages in the south west of France where Flint spent much of his time painting,
a beautiful holiday house in Dordogne is to let throughout the year.

We have specialized in the paintings and prints by Sir William Russell Flint for over thirty years, and have on display over
500 edition prints, signed and unsigned; Also original watercolour paintings and red chalk drawings, for sale.
The limited edition prints, particularly the signed, limited edition prints (ie. pre 1969) were very sought after at the publication date,
and the entire edition could be sold out within several hours of release.
There is no 'second' edition, these are the original signed, limited editions that have over the years become highly collectable and
sought after works of art, some of which are over seventy years old.
Recognized world wide as a fine watercolour master, Sir William's work enjoys the prominence amongst a collection of the finest and most experienced painters of our time.

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