€150 - €300
Star Lot: Thomas Campbell Bennett (British, 1858 - 1948). An original Thomas Campbell Bennett watercolour on paper painting. Features a densely forested landscape stretching behind a serene river. The scene is rendered in richly blended brushstrokes, creating a soft yet vivid composition. Signed lower right. Housed in a gilt frame behind glass. Bennett's work has a rich auction history with similar works fetching into the early hundreds at auction.
MM: 70cm x 53cm including frame.
Thomas Campbell Bennett (1858–1948) was a British artist known for his skillful depictions of landscapes, portraits, and historical scenes. Born in 1858, Bennett studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in London and established himself as a prominent figure in the British art scene. His work is often characterized by detailed compositions, refined brushwork, and a keen sense of color and light.
Bennett painted both landscapes and portraits with a particular focus on capturing the beauty of nature, often working in oils. His historical paintings, which drew on British history and mythology, were also notable for their vivid storytelling and attention to historical detail. Throughout his career, Bennett exhibited at the Royal Academy and various galleries in London, earning recognition for his versatility and mastery in multiple genres of painting.
Bennett continued to work into his later years, maintaining a strong artistic presence throughout his life, and passed away in 1948. Today, his works are held in private collections and galleries, reflecting his lasting contribution to British art.
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