Lot 348: William Parrott (1813-1869)

The Anglers Haunt, on the Brent
signed and dated 'W.Parrott.68' (lower left) and further signed and inscribed as title (on the reverse)
oil on canvas
20 1/4 x 27 3/8 in. (51.5 x 69.5 cm.)

Parrott is best known for his brightly coloured and lively depictions of Paris and Naples. In this picture he has chosen a subject closer to home: the lower reaches of the River Brent, where it joins the tidal River Thames near Brentford, a mile upstream of Kew Bridge.

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