Newstead Abbey, 1970, Stately Home, Lord Byron, Watercolour, signed, JP Smith
£475
View of Newstead Abbey by J.P. Smith, the home of Lord Byron before he settled in Italy
This striking gouache on paper by J.P. Smith captures a detailed and atmospheric view of Newstead Abbey, the historic ancestral home of the romantic poet Lord Byron. Poet, Satirist, Nobleman, Political Activist (born in London, England, on January 22, 1788).
Description
Historic Grandeur: Newstead Abbey, 1970
View of Newstead Abbey by J.P. Smith, the home of Lord Byron before he settled in Italy
This striking gouache on paper by J.P. Smith captures a detailed and atmospheric view of Newstead Abbey, the historic ancestral home of the romantic poet Lord Byron. Poet, Satirist, Nobleman, Political Activist (born in London, England, on January 22, 1788).
Executed and signed by the artist in 1970, the work showcases the imposing architecture of the Abbey set against a bright, textured sky. The composition emphasises the estate’s formal gardens, featuring a neatly trimmed hedge line and a dramatic classical statue standing near the water. The artist’s use of gouache provides a sharp, graphic quality that is characteristic of mid-20th-century illustration and design.
The painting offers a fascinating historical perspective, capturing the architectural heritage and grandeur of one of England’s most famous stately homes.
Size 90 cm x 69 cm – Framed and glazed.
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