Mid 19th Century Kings Hall Party Session, Athelhampton, Dorsetshire by Joseph Nash

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A mid 19th century hand watercolor painted steel engraving and a lively scene of men and women engaging in a … more A mid 19th century hand watercolor painted steel engraving and a lively scene of men and women engaging in a light hearted game of the era by artist Joseph Nash (British, 1808-1878). Signed and dated "J. Nash 1840" lower left. Displayed in a wood frame with linen mat. Image, 11.75"H x 16"L.

Nash studied with the artist and architect Augustus Charles Pugin, with whom he travelled to France to assist and prepare architectural drawings for a book entitled "Paris and its Environs", published in 1830. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, British Institution and the New Watercolour Society. He was elected to the Old Water Colour Society of England in 1842. He was skilled as a draftsman, architect, watercolor painter, engraver, and lithographer. Between 1839 and 1849, Nash published his major work, a 4-volume set entitled "Mansions of England in the Olden Time" - a collection of 100 large lithographs with exteriors and interiors of prominent medieval castles and homes. To accomplish this, Nash traveled all over the country. He concentrated on the architectural aspects of the buildings, which he brought to life with the inclusion of groups of people. Watercolor added post 1880's. less