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Letitia Marion Hamilton RHA (1878-1964)
Estimate:
€8,000 - €12,000
Sold
€17,000
Live Auction
Important Irish Art
Size
20 by 24in. (50.8 by 61cm)
Description
Title: A COVE ON LAKE GARDA, ITALY
Frame dimensions: 27 by 31in. (68.6 by 78.7cm)
Note: In the early 1920s, Hamilton travelled to Italy. The works from this trip - especially her scenes of Venice and Lake Garda - are considered amongst her best, with her exploring light effects, pastel shades, and strong outlines. Hamilton later employed these elements into her works on Irish landscapes.
Frame dimensions: 27 by 31in. (68.6 by 78.7cm)
Note: In the early 1920s, Hamilton travelled to Italy. The works from this trip - especially her scenes of Venice and Lake Garda - are considered amongst her best, with her exploring light effects, pastel shades, and strong outlines. Hamilton later employed these elements into her works on Irish landscapes.
Condition
Some minor cracking visible on close inspection, areas are stable. Canvas appears to have been re-lined. Otherwise very good condition.
Medium
oil on canvas
Signature
signed with initials lower right
Provenance
Family of the artist
