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Artists Who Painted Birmingham Landscapes

cookie273uk said:
Dennis with pleasure but George was a vastly better painter than I. He was an elected member of other societies including the Society of Railway Painters. He taught me a lot about watercolour techniques a most difficult medium to master (I used to be an Oil painter). He was certainly the best watercolourist in the BWS. One of my paintings once was taken for a George Busby at an exhibition, that made my day. Eric
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Thanks Eric. There has been a lot of admiration for your painting of Jamaica Row in the rain. Can folk buy prints and if so where? I promised I’d ask!
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Dennis, there was a print run on that painting (I presume you mean 'Wet Sunday in the Bull Ring') but that was over 20 years ago, certainly none available now, but I am quite happy for any body to download it for the copyright still remains with me, the original framed painting was bought by an American from Denver. Eric
 
cookie273uk said:
Dennis, there was a print run on that painting (I presume you mean 'Wet Sunday in the Bull Ring') but that was over 20 years ago, certainly none available now, but I am quite happy for any body to download it for the copyright still remains with me, the original framed painting was bought by an American from Denver. Eric
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Many thanks Eric......I will pass it on....and may I say how much I love this epic scene! As a John Atkinson Grimshaw fan, I love those wet pavements and murky skies! Cheers
 
cookie273uk said:
Dennis, there was a print run on that painting (I presume you mean 'Wet Sunday in the Bull Ring') but that was over 20 years ago, certainly none available now, but I am quite happy for any body to download it for the copyright still remains with me, the original framed painting was bought by an American from Denver. Eric
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Can I ask who in Denver got that? Just curious maybe I know them
 
oldbrit, looking at my sales book all I have written is ' Littleton Denver Colorado' I do not know if Littleton is his name or a place name , info provided by RBSA gallery where painting was sold in 1998. Eric
 
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cookie273uk said:
oldbrit, looking at my sales book all I have written is ' Littleton Denver Colorado' I do not know if Littleton is his name or a place name , info provided by RBSA gallery where painting was sold in 1998. Eric
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Littleton is a city south of Denver Colorado about 5 miles from me Thanks, Can you post photo on the Painting I would love to see it? Cheers John
 
cookie273uk said:
I should have mentioned that George Busby was a professional artist, not an amateur. Eric
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A few George Busby paintings occasionally pop up on ebay. This is my current favourite with additional Artist's info to the reverse. Very atmospheric and takes me back to winter nights in the markets.. Is this actually a Birmingham Scene with TESCO supermarket in the background?
 

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What a joy to see these paintings, made my Christmas that's for sure. thanks to all I did this winter drawing painting, on a bike ride in Warwickshire, when I was about 14 going to "Moseley school of art" nothing near as grand as those others. I loved to ride my bike along the lanes I always carried a scratch pad in my saddle bag to stop and draw and paint what I saw. Happy days
 
Dennis Williams said:
Fascinating...I have these in my files....and I just about remember discussing this boozer with Phil yonks ago....can't remember which Fred...but some more grist to the mill anyroadup...?



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In his 1888 Will, Edwin Withers refers to a share he has in the 'Egyptian Hall', Snow Hill. Plus some properties in Snow Hill numbers 14 & 15.
Any ideas if your Billiard room and pub is also this reference? Adjacent to this reference? Any images?
 
cookie273uk said:
I love the paintings of William Such, a wonderful draughtsman with a great feeling for composition. He was noted for his Winter Landscapes, a favourite subject of mine so I'm probably biased. What with Samuel Lines, David Cox, Arthur Lockwood, James Priddy etc... Birmingham was not short of good Artists portraying Birmingham scenes Eric
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Brilliant, glad to discover this thread. William Such is in Edwin Withers 1888 Will, but merely as a name. Where will I find more of him, please?
 
Ok everybody, glad to find this thread, great discussions, love it.
Now, in this Covid 19 period how to locate Mr Edward Weston Withers 1763-1819, Edgbaston. His son Edwin is the only reference to him as 'artist' in 1830. So far no joy in finding any reference to him apart from that.
You mention the BWS from time time. Are they open or connectable?
All hints and clues gladly welcome
 
But wait ... there's more: BOLT.
In his Will Edwin had listed this one
The Gleaners, by Bolt. ‘Bolt’ as a painter, is not found in any on-line reference that I can find. The only painting titled ‘The Gleaners’ found on-line is by Jean-Francoise Millet, 1857.
Is there a Birmingham painter named BOLT so fr as you know?
Thanks again.
 
Have discovered these candidates at the website of Invaluable.com: Cornelis Jan Bolt; Johann Friedrich Bolt, copper plate engraver; Niels Peter Bolt; Ronald William Bolt. There is also listed there Frederick Morgan, ROI (British, 1847-1927) "Gleaners". So not much clearer as yet.
 
Pure conjecture...Weston Withers...daughter Elizabeth marries S Vallant...author of Discount Simplified?... accountant, gets about a bit, mentioned in connection with Sir Robert Sale who, with his trouble and strife, had their portraits painted by a Brummie...RT Bott...who painted “Leading in the Winner, Birmingham”....some tipsters have gone under the name “the Gleaner”...
 
Pedrocut said:
Pure conjecture...Weston Withers...daughter Elizabeth marries S Vallant...author of Discount Simplified?... accountant, gets about a bit, mentioned in connection with Sir Robert Sale who, with his trouble and strife, had their portraits painted by a Brummie...RT Bott...who painted “Leading in the Winner, Birmingham”....some tipsters have gone under the name “the Gleaner”...
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Sounds plausible, rather like the idea of Gleaner as a winner. Took a squizz at the image via Christie' s site, and why not?
Yes, I see the book on Google books. Wonderful. Great find Pedrocut. Most grateful.
 
daid rathgen said:
Sounds plausible, rather like the idea of Gleaner as a winner. Took a squizz at the image via Christie' s site, and why not?
Yes, I see the book on Google books. Wonderful. Great find Pedrocut. Most grateful.
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Just to clarify. Is the image painted by sir Robert Sale, of Mr and Mrs Vallant? If so where did you spot it and may i download it?
Cheers
 
daid rathgen said:
Just to clarify. Is the image painted by sir Robert Sale, of Mr and Mrs Vallant? If so where did you spot it and may i download it?
Cheers
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The portrait of Sir Robert Sale and his wife was painted by RT Bott, and “Leading the Winner, Birmingham“ can be seen on the link. Is it a winner at Bromford, and an early scene from the racecourse?

RT is mentioned several times as a native of Birmingham.

R.T. Bott (Fl/1847-1862)

Leading the winner, Birmingham
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