This British 19th-century watercolour depicts the Amalfi Bell Tower on the West Coast of Italy. The painting is unsigned and features a label on the verso from TB & R Joran. Measuring 25cm x 15cm, this artwork offers a glimpse into the travels of an enigmatic Victorian lady identified as M.M.
The label on the verso provides intriguing details about M.M.'s life, mentioning her marriage to G.C.T. between October 1872 and July 1873, and the birth of her son, Clive, before 1904. M.M. extensively travelled through Italy, Switzerland, and the Rhine Valley from 1871 to 1899. The watercolours in this collection are sourced from her albums, retaining their original freshness.
This selection of watercolours showcases M.M.'s journeys, including a visit to the North East coast in 1897 and 1898. The Amalfi Bell Tower painting captures the beauty of Italy's coastal landscape through the eyes of a Victorian explorer. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of M.M.'s captivating travel chronicles at Duggleby Auctioneers.