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Watercolour by William James Müller (1812-1845)
Two Figures Working before a Distant Tower.
Signed with monogram (lower right).
Watercolour and body-colour with scratching out.
Framed and glazed.
Provenance: Previously with the Albany Gallery, Duke Street, St. James’s, London.
William J. M. was a renowned English landscape and figure painter. He was born in the year 1812 at Bristol as the son of a curator named J. S. Müller. His father was his initial inspiration, from whom he acquired a natural interest in natural history and botanical subjects. His family wanted him to become an engineer, but soon his artistic talent manifested and he received his first-hand instructions in sketching and painting. William studied the art of painting under the artistic guidance of James Baker Pyne.
Müller drew several pictures of the scenic beauty of the places like Wales and Gloucestershire. He was much inspired by famous landscape painters of those times. In the year 1833, William held his first exhibition at the Royal Academy showcasing paintings that depicted landscape paintings and the ‘Destruction of the old London Bridge’. For the next year, he conducted a detailed tour of countries like France, Switzerland, Italy, and countries in the Middle East. Studying nature was his passion and work. Both complemented each other. His natural curiosity and interest in scenic landscapes has been depicted wonderfully through his sketches and paintings.
He loved to visit places like Cairo, Athens, Alexandria, and the Nile to draw the ruins, river valleys, and picturesque landscapes. Later, William settled himself in London. The city gave him the golden opportunity to organise regular exhibitions depicting Egyptian markets and street-life. In 1843 he visited Turkey after an invitation by the archaeologist Charles Fellows. He spent almost 3 months in Lycia, Turkey making sketches about the local people and the beautiful landscapes. On his return to England, James spent the rest of his artistic life creating and working on various sketches, oil paintings, and watercolours of the Lycian people.
His visit to France in the year 1840 and produced a series of meaningful sketches on Renaissance architecture. More than 20 sketches were lithographed and duly published after a year. It is recorded in a folio called “The Age of Francis I of France”.
Müller died in Bristol, England on the 8th of September 1845. According to historical reports, he died from heart disease. After his death, his work became more valuable and popular. There was a good demand by art dealers for his oil paintings and sketches made in Lycia.
In 1875 Nathaniel Neal Solly made a biography on the work and life of Müller. The painter is buried in Brunswick Cemetery in Bristol. His grave is simple with just a black polished slab stone with the inscription that reads “Sacred to the memory of James Müller, who died on September 8th in 1845 when he was 35 years of age”. There was some confusion regarding his age, as the inscription age is different from the burial records (33). The present-day tomb may be relatively new, as the grave was originally unmarked during a survey that was taken in the year 1970.
Müller was commemorated with a bust that sits at the gate or entrance of the Cloister in the Bristol Cathedral. Even the British Museum holds a rich collection of the painter’s sketches, as a legacy or gift from John Henderson. Many writers have penned biographies on the painter’s life such as Bunt in the year 1948 and Stoddard in the year 1991 to name a few.
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CONDITION AND PRESENTATION
In our description, if a picture is shown to be framed then the frame will be included with the sale of the picture. Unless stated otherwise all unframed watercolours, drawings and prints have been mounted onto acid-free conservation board using either Japanese hinging paper or reversible wheat starch past. Unframed and mounted pictures are then wrapped in clear polyester film to protect both the picture and the mount. All conservation work has been carried out by accredited conservators.
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Powys
Mid Wales
Tel : 01597 272 439
Non UK callers : +44 1597 272 439
Signed with monogram (lower right).
Watercolour and body-colour with scratching out.
Framed and glazed.
Provenance: Previously with the Albany Gallery, Duke Street, St. James’s, London.
William J. M. was a renowned English landscape and figure painter. He was born in the year 1812 at Bristol as the son of a curator named J. S. Müller. His father was his initial inspiration, from whom he acquired a natural interest in natural history and botanical subjects. His family wanted him to become an engineer, but soon his artistic talent manifested and he received his first-hand instructions in sketching and painting. William studied the art of painting under the artistic guidance of James Baker Pyne.
Müller drew several pictures of the scenic beauty of the places like Wales and Gloucestershire. He was much inspired by famous landscape painters of those times. In the year 1833, William held his first exhibition at the Royal Academy showcasing paintings that depicted landscape paintings and the ‘Destruction of the old London Bridge’. For the next year, he conducted a detailed tour of countries like France, Switzerland, Italy, and countries in the Middle East. Studying nature was his passion and work. Both complemented each other. His natural curiosity and interest in scenic landscapes has been depicted wonderfully through his sketches and paintings.
He loved to visit places like Cairo, Athens, Alexandria, and the Nile to draw the ruins, river valleys, and picturesque landscapes. Later, William settled himself in London. The city gave him the golden opportunity to organise regular exhibitions depicting Egyptian markets and street-life. In 1843 he visited Turkey after an invitation by the archaeologist Charles Fellows. He spent almost 3 months in Lycia, Turkey making sketches about the local people and the beautiful landscapes. On his return to England, James spent the rest of his artistic life creating and working on various sketches, oil paintings, and watercolours of the Lycian people.
His visit to France in the year 1840 and produced a series of meaningful sketches on Renaissance architecture. More than 20 sketches were lithographed and duly published after a year. It is recorded in a folio called “The Age of Francis I of France”.
Müller died in Bristol, England on the 8th of September 1845. According to historical reports, he died from heart disease. After his death, his work became more valuable and popular. There was a good demand by art dealers for his oil paintings and sketches made in Lycia.
In 1875 Nathaniel Neal Solly made a biography on the work and life of Müller. The painter is buried in Brunswick Cemetery in Bristol. His grave is simple with just a black polished slab stone with the inscription that reads “Sacred to the memory of James Müller, who died on September 8th in 1845 when he was 35 years of age”. There was some confusion regarding his age, as the inscription age is different from the burial records (33). The present-day tomb may be relatively new, as the grave was originally unmarked during a survey that was taken in the year 1970.
Müller was commemorated with a bust that sits at the gate or entrance of the Cloister in the Bristol Cathedral. Even the British Museum holds a rich collection of the painter’s sketches, as a legacy or gift from John Henderson. Many writers have penned biographies on the painter’s life such as Bunt in the year 1948 and Stoddard in the year 1991 to name a few.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
PayPal /Card transactions can be processed through PayPal on our company website. We also accept payment by cheque and bank transfer. Deferred payments can be accepted over an agreed period of time whilst paintings remain with us.
CONDITION AND PRESENTATION
In our description, if a picture is shown to be framed then the frame will be included with the sale of the picture. Unless stated otherwise all unframed watercolours, drawings and prints have been mounted onto acid-free conservation board using either Japanese hinging paper or reversible wheat starch past. Unframed and mounted pictures are then wrapped in clear polyester film to protect both the picture and the mount. All conservation work has been carried out by accredited conservators.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Always confirm final price with dealer. SOLD
DimensionsSheet: 3 3/8 in x 5 in. (8.6 cm x 12.8 cm.)
Frame: 12 in x 13 in. (30.5 cm x 33.1 cm.)
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Watercolours
Period Early 19th Century Antiques
Material Paper
Origin English
Condition very good
Item code as176a736
Status Sold
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Great care and trouble has been taken to ensure that all details written for every picture are correct and the photos are of sufficient quality so that each item can be viewed in detail. If the purchaser can find a fault (by way of a photograph) as proof of damage in transit that is not present in our promotional photo i.e. a tear in the canvas, broken glass, broken frame, damage to surface of picture, then a full or part refund will be offered back to the purchaser depending on the extent of the damage. This will only apply within 24 hours of signing for the parcel.
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Every effort has been made to give our clients complete confidence and satisfaction when buying from our company.
Great care and trouble has been taken to ensure that all details written for every picture are correct and the photos are of sufficient quality so that each item can be viewed in detail. If the purchaser can find a fault (by way of a photograph) as proof of damage in transit that is not present in our promotional photo i.e. a tear in the canvas, broken glass, broken frame, damage to surface of picture, then a full or part refund will be offered back to the purchaser depending on the extent of the damage. This will only apply within 24 hours of signing for the parcel.
If the parcel has arrived and appears to be damaged in some way please return the parcel to us (unopened) and we will refund the purchase price on receipt of the picture.
If the purchaser can prove with written evidence from three independent experts that our description was false or misleading in any way then a full refund will be offered back to the purchaser.
Every effort has been made to give our clients complete confidence and satisfaction when buying from our company.
View all stock from
Radnorshire Fine Arts Ltd
Private dealerBy appointment only
Powys
Mid Wales
Tel : 01597 272 439
Non UK callers : +44 1597 272 439
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