Lot 1216: Cornelius Varley (London 1781-1873)

Cornelius Varley (London 1781-1873)
Fishing on the Rheidel, near Devil's Bridge, Wales
inscribed 'On yυe (?) Rydol near Devil Bridge' (on the reverse)
pencil and watercolour with scratching out
12 x 8 7/8 in. (30.5 x 22.5 cm.)

with The Albany Gallery, London, 24 November 1978.

Following in the footsteps of his brother John (see lots 1218-1221), Cornelius Varley developed his skill as a landscape watercolourist by executing sketches out of doors. He travelled to Wales a number of times during the early 19th century, often with companions such as Joshua Cristall, developing his skills in depicting the rough texture of the rock surfaces in contrast to the flowing water.