James Stark (British, 1794-1859) - Landscape - A 19th centur...

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£50 - £80

James Stark (British, 1794-1859) - Landscape - A 19th century graphite pencil & white chalk on paper landscape drawing with house and boats. No signature visible. Mounted framed & glazed. Glass stamped ' James Start 1794-1859 " Landscape " '. Label to verso reading: ' Purchased Sotheby 23.1.63 '.

James Stark (19 November 1794 – 24 March 1859) was an English landscape painter. A leading member of the Norwich School of painters, he was elected vice-president of the Norwich Society of Artists in 1828 and became their president in 1829. He had wealthy patrons and was consistently praised by the Norfolk press for his successful London career.

Acquired by current owner at ITV Charity Staff Auction on Friday 16th December 2005.