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Etcher, Painter, Illustrator

Tristram James Ellis (2 July 1844 – 25 July 1922) was an English artist who was known for his paintings of the Middle East and eastern Mediterranean. Ellis was the son of the mathematician and philologist Alexander John Ellis. He and his twin sister, Miriam Anne, were born at Great Malvern on 2 July 1844. He was known to his family as Tristie and spent his early years in Bath, Clifton and Edinburgh, after which he was sent to school at Queenwood College in Hampshire. At school, he excelled in mathematics, and while he did study drawing, he disliked the emphasis placed on copying rather than original art.[6] In 1862, Ellis went to King's College, London, where during his second year he earned the highest distinction in the Applied Sciences department in the college's history. He won all the scholarships offered by the college and was awarded the Associateship of King's College after only two years' study, in recognition of his exceptional achievements.

After university, Ellis completed a pupilage under the railway engineer Sir John Fowler and became a partner in a firm of engineers. After several years, Ellis decided that his calling lay in art. As he had sufficient means to support himself, he abandoned engineering and devoted his time to oil painting.

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      • Tristram James ELLIS - Sounion, 1894
        Dec. 10, 2024

        Tristram James ELLIS - Sounion, 1894

        Est: €450 - €750

        Title: Sounion, 1894 watercolour signed, titled “Sunion” and dated lower left

        Cypria Auctions
      • Tristram James Ellis (1844 - 1922) Zante
        Dec. 04, 2024

        Tristram James Ellis (1844 - 1922) Zante

        Est: €500 - €900

        Signed and dated lower left: Tristam Ellis, 1908 Watercolour

        Psatharis Auctions
      • Tristram Ellis (British, 1844 - 1922), View of Moscow
        Nov. 29, 2024

        Tristram Ellis (British, 1844 - 1922), View of Moscow

        Est: £1,000 - £2,000

        Tristram Ellis (British, 1844 - 1922) View of Moscow 1898 Watercolour on paper Signed, dated, and titled lower left Dimensions: (Frame) 23 in. (H) x 30 in. (W) (Paper) 14 in. (H) x 21 in. (W)

        Sloane Street Auctions
      • TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (BRITISH, 1844-1922)
        Sep. 18, 2024

        TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (BRITISH, 1844-1922)

        Est: £1,000 - £2,000

        TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (BRITISH, 1844-1922) TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (BRITISH, 1844-1922) Larnal, 1872 watercolour on paper 22 x 49 cm. (8 3/4 x 19 3/4 in.) overall framed: 37 x 64.5 cm. (14 1/2 x 25 3/8 in.) Tristram James Ellis, painter and illustrator known for his detailed and vibrant landscape paintings, particularly those depicting scenes from the Middle East and the Mediterranean. His work offers a unique glimpse into the landscapes and cultures of the regions he traveled to during the late 19th century. In the 1870s and 1880s, Ellis traveled extensively through the Middle East, including Syria, Palestine, Egypt, and Turkey. He also spent time in the Mediterranean, visiting places like Cyprus and the Greek islands. His experiences during these travels deeply influenced his work, leading to a series of paintings that captured the landscapes, architecture, and daily life of the regions Notable Works and Exhibitions Publications: Ellis's travels also led to several publications. He produced illustrated books and travelogues that combined his paintings with descriptions of the places he visited. One of his notable works is "On a Raft, and Through the Desert: The Narrative of an Artist's Journey through Northern Syria and Kurdistan, by the Tigris to Mosul and Baghdad, and of a Return Journey across the Desert by the Euphrates and Palmyra to Damascus, over the Anti-Lebanon to Baalbek and to the Coast of the Mediterranean" (1879), which detailed his travels through the Middle East

        Chiswick Auctions
      • Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922)
        Jun. 25, 2024

        Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922)

        Est: £300 - £500

        Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922) 'Tromsö Midnight', signed 'Tristram Ellis', inscribed with title and dated '15 July 1893' l.l., watercolour 22 x 51cm Condition Report: Overall: 26 x 55cm Time staining. Some discolouration to the centre, please see images. The colours are a little faded due to the age of the work. Not viewed out of glazed frame.

        Sworders
      • TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS
        Apr. 20, 2024

        TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS

        Est: €420 - €840

        TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS 1844 - 1922 VIEW OF THE MOSCOW KREMLIN Watercolour on paper. Sheet 41,5 x 31,5 cm (F. 49 x 43 cm). Framed behind glass. Signed and placenamed lower right. Slightly soiled. TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS 1844 - 1922 ANSICHT DES MOSKAUER KREML Aquarell auf Papier. Bl. 41,5 x 31,5 cm (R. 49 x 43 cm). Hinter Glas gerahmt. Signiert und ortsbezeichnet unten rechts. Leicht verschm.

        Hargesheimer Kunstauktionen Düsseldorf
      • Middle East.- Ellis (Tristram J.) On a Raft, and Through the Desert, 2 vol., first edition, 1881
        Mar. 07, 2024

        Middle East.- Ellis (Tristram J.) On a Raft, and Through the Desert, 2 vol., first edition, 1881

        Est: £200 - £300

        Middle East.- Ellis (Tristram J.) On a Raft, and Through the Desert, 2 vol., first edition, half-titles, 2 etching frontispieces, 28 etchings, illustrations, one folding map, tissue-guards, advertisements at end, faint marginal finger-soiling, bookplate, original vellum, gilt, vol 2. with tear to spine head, a little rubbed and soiled, bumping to corners and extremities, 4to, 1881.

        Forum Auctions - UK
      • TRISTRAM ELLIS (BRITISH 1844-1922) FORTH RAIL BRIDGE FROM ABOVE DALMENY
        Dec. 07, 2023

        TRISTRAM ELLIS (BRITISH 1844-1922) FORTH RAIL BRIDGE FROM ABOVE DALMENY

        Est: £1,500 - £2,000

        TRISTRAM ELLIS (BRITISH 1844-1922) FORTH RAIL BRIDGE FROM ABOVE DALMENY Signed and dated 1881, watercolour (61cm x 122cm (24in x 48in)) Provenance: Sir John Fowler (1817-1898), Chief Designer and Engineer of the Forth Bridge and thence by descent Note: The date of the watercolour may seem incorrect as the bridge was completed in 1890. However this drawing was commissioned by Fowler and was drawn from plans before the construction commenced. The watercolour shows the bridge as a creation in shiny steel (it was the first major steel construction in the United Kingdom) whereas it was eventually painted in red oxide, a colour now known as 'Forth Bridge Red'; the 45 acres of metalwork required half a million litres of paint.

        Lyon & Turnbull
      • ELLIS, Tristram James (1844-1922) Porto com navios Gravura sobre papel Assinada e datada de 1886. Emoldurado
        Nov. 30, 2023

        ELLIS, Tristram James (1844-1922) Porto com navios Gravura sobre papel Assinada e datada de 1886. Emoldurado

        Est: €80 - €140

        ELLIS, Tristram James (1844-1922) Porto com navios Gravura sobre papel Assinada e datada de 1886 Manuscrito a grafite "Trial proof" (?) e o nome de alguns dos navios no porto. Dim. aprox. mancha: 24 x 40,5 cm; Dim. aprox. total: 42,5 x 58 cm. Papel amarelado e manchado. Emoldurado.

        Palácio do Correio Velho
      • Tristram Ellis (1844 Malvern – Barnes (London) 1922) – Blick auf die Akropolis, Athen
        Nov. 15, 2023

        Tristram Ellis (1844 Malvern – Barnes (London) 1922) – Blick auf die Akropolis, Athen

        Est: €800 - €1,000

        Aquarell auf Papier, aufgezogen auf Karton. 1907. 25,8 x 54,5 cm. Unten links signiert, ortsbezeichnet „Athens from Stadium“ und datiert.Vereinzelt schwache Braunfleckchen. Die Ecken teils leicht bestoßen. In guter Erhaltung. Taxation: differenzbesteuert (VAT: Margin Scheme)

        Karl & Faber - Timed
      • Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) The Old Fortress (Palaio Frourio), Corfu
        Jun. 08, 2023

        Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) The Old Fortress (Palaio Frourio), Corfu

        Est: £1,200 - £1,800

        Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) The Old Fortress (Palaio Frourio), Corfu signed, inscribed and dated 'Tristram Ellis Corfu 1905.' (lower left) watercolour 25.4 x 53.3cm (10 x 21in).

        Bonhams
      • Tristram Ellis (19th Century) A view of the Golden Horn, Constantinople, etching, signed in pencil and inscrib
        Jan. 25, 2023

        Tristram Ellis (19th Century) A view of the Golden Horn, Constantinople, etching, signed in pencil and inscrib

        Est: £50 - £80

        Tristram Ellis (19th Century) A view of the Golden Horn, Constantinople, etching, signed in pencil and inscribed A.P 41, 8" x 18.5", (20x47cm).

        John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
      • Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) On the edge of the Polar ice pack
        Sep. 20, 2022

        Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) On the edge of the Polar ice pack

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) On the edge of the Polar ice pack signed, inscribed and dated 'Tristram Ellis - 80°.9' N.Lat. 1897' (lower left) watercolour 32.1 x 74.3cm (12 5/8 x 29 1/4in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

        Bonhams
      • Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) View of the Old Fortress, Corfu
        Sep. 20, 2022

        Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) View of the Old Fortress, Corfu

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) View of the Old Fortress, Corfu signed, inscribed and dated 'Tristram Ellis Corfu 1894.' (lower left) watercolour 21.9 x 52.4cm (8 5/8 x 20 5/8in). For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

        Bonhams
      • Tristam Ellis (1844-1922), Fiord Landscape in Norway | Tristam Ellis (1844-1922), Fiordlandschaft in Norwegen
        Mar. 04, 2022

        Tristam Ellis (1844-1922), Fiord Landscape in Norway | Tristam Ellis (1844-1922), Fiordlandschaft in Norwegen

        Est: €2,500 - €3,000

        Tristam Ellis 1844-1922, Fiord landscape in Norway, watercolor on paper, signed below Lincs Na`s 1895, 35 x 17,5 cm. | Tristam Ellis 1844-1922, Fiordlandschaft in Norwegen, Aquarell auf Papier, signiert unten Lincs Na`s 1895, 35 x 17,5 cm.

        Amadeus Auction
      • Tristram James Ellis (UK,1844-1922) watercolor painting antique
        Dec. 12, 2021

        Tristram James Ellis (UK,1844-1922) watercolor painting antique

        Est: $900 - $1,150

        ARTIST: Tristram James Ellis (British, 1844 - 1922) NAME: Egyptian Village YEAR: 1905 MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Some age toning. Framed under glass. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 21 inches / 25 x 53 cm FRAME SIZE: 20 x 31 inches / 50 x 78 cm SIGNATURE: lower left SIMILAR ARTISTS: Harry John Johnson, Simeon Solomon, William Simpson, Henry Pilleau, Herbert Menzies Marshall, John Downman, Louise J Rayner, Hans Heysen, Carlton Alfred Smith, Frank Brangwyn, Helen Allingham, Girolamo Gianni, Henry Charles Fox, Percy Lancaster, Andrew Nicholl, John Sir Gilbert CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116826 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Ellis was born in Great Malvern in 1844. At school, he excelled in mathematics, and while he did study drawing, he disliked the emphasis placed on copying rather than original art. In 1862, Ellis attended Kings College, London where during his second year earned the highest distinction in the Applied Sciences department in the college's history. He won all the scholarships offered by the college and was awarded the Associateship of Kings College after only two years' study, in recognition of his exceptional achievements. After university, Ellis completed a pupilage under the railway engineer Sir John Fowler and became a partner in a firm of engineers. After several years there, Ellis decided that his calling lay in art. As he had sufficient means to support himself, he abandoned engineering and devoted his time to painting. Several of Ellis's early oil paintings were shown at the Royal Academy. Despite this, he felt his technique needed improvement and moved to Paris to study under Leon Bonnat. After his studies in Paris, Ellis began to travel. In 1878, he spent six months in Cyprus, then under British occupation. He returned with around fifty watercolors, his specialty, that were all sold to a dealer after their exhibition in Bond Street in 1879. This success encouraged him to plan a more ambitious trip, and in 1879 he boarded a steamship for Alexandria with the aim of visiting Syria, Asia Minor and Mesopotamia. After his return to London, he showed about ninety watercolors from his travels, and sold them immediately. Ellis also wrote a two-volume illustrated account of his trip, 'On a Raft, and Through the Desert', which was published in 1881.

        Broward Auction Gallery LLC
      • Tristram James ELLIS (1844-1922) The Temple of Olympian Zeus as seen from the Royal Garden
        Dec. 09, 2021

        Tristram James ELLIS (1844-1922) The Temple of Olympian Zeus as seen from the Royal Garden

        Est: €2,000 - €3,000

        signed and dated lower left: Tristram Ellis 1890

        Vergos Auctions P.C.
      • Tristram James Ellis (1844 - 1922) The Folio of 12 Etchings of the Principal
        Dec. 01, 2021

        Tristram James Ellis (1844 - 1922) The Folio of 12 Etchings of the Principal

        Est: €9,000 - €12,000

        Views & Places of Interest in Cyprus London Gammon & Vaughan 1879 Number 33/100

        Psatharis Auctions
      • ELLIS TRISTRAM JAMES (1844-1922) Vue sur l’Amirauté de Saint-Pétersbourg Aquarelle sur papier Signé
        Nov. 28, 2021

        ELLIS TRISTRAM JAMES (1844-1922) Vue sur l’Amirauté de Saint-Pétersbourg Aquarelle sur papier Signé

        Est: €350 - €500

        ELLIS TRISTRAM JAMES (1844-1922) Vue sur l’Amirauté de Saint-Pétersbourg Aquarelle sur papier Signé en bas à gauche 27 x 31 cm (à vue) ЕЛЛИС Тристам Джеймс (1844-1922) Вид на Адмиралтейство в Санкт-Петербурге Бумага, акварель Подпись слева внизу 27 х 31 см. (в свету)

        Osenat
      • Tristram Ellis Watercolor of Trees & Gravestones.
        Nov. 27, 2021

        Tristram Ellis Watercolor of Trees & Gravestones.

        Est: $300 - $500

        Signed Lower Right. Image Size measures 10" x 13". Frame Size Measures 15 3/4" x 19". Third-Party Shipping or Personal Pickup Required.

        Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
      • Tristram James Ellis (UK,1844-1922) watercolor painting antique
        Sep. 12, 2021

        Tristram James Ellis (UK,1844-1922) watercolor painting antique

        Est: $950 - $1,250

        ARTIST: Tristram James Ellis (British, 1844 - 1922) NAME: Egyptian Village YEAR: 1905 MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Some age toning. Framed under glass. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 21 inches / 25 x 53 cm FRAME SIZE: 20 x 31 inches / 50 x 78 cm SIGNATURE: lower left SIMILAR ARTISTS: Harry John Johnson, Simeon Solomon, William Simpson, Henry Pilleau, Herbert Menzies Marshall, John Downman, Louise J Rayner, Hans Heysen, Carlton Alfred Smith, Frank Brangwyn, Helen Allingham, Girolamo Gianni, Henry Charles Fox, Percy Lancaster, Andrew Nicholl, John Sir Gilbert CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116826 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Ellis was born in Great Malvern in 1844. At school, he excelled in mathematics, and while he did study drawing, he disliked the emphasis placed on copying rather than original art. In 1862, Ellis attended Kings College, London where during his second year earned the highest distinction in the Applied Sciences department in the college's history. He won all the scholarships offered by the college and was awarded the Associateship of Kings College after only two years' study, in recognition of his exceptional achievements. After university, Ellis completed a pupilage under the railway engineer Sir John Fowler and became a partner in a firm of engineers. After several years there, Ellis decided that his calling lay in art. As he had sufficient means to support himself, he abandoned engineering and devoted his time to painting. Several of Ellis's early oil paintings were shown at the Royal Academy. Despite this, he felt his technique needed improvement and moved to Paris to study under Leon Bonnat. After his studies in Paris, Ellis began to travel. In 1878, he spent six months in Cyprus, then under British occupation. He returned with around fifty watercolors, his specialty, that were all sold to a dealer after their exhibition in Bond Street in 1879. This success encouraged him to plan a more ambitious trip, and in 1879 he boarded a steamship for Alexandria with the aim of visiting Syria, Asia Minor and Mesopotamia. After his return to London, he showed about ninety watercolors from his travels, and sold them immediately. Ellis also wrote a two-volume illustrated account of his trip, 'On a Raft, and Through the Desert', which was published in 1881.

        Broward Auction Gallery LLC
      • Tristram James Ellis (UK,1844-1922) watercolor painting antique
        Jun. 06, 2021

        Tristram James Ellis (UK,1844-1922) watercolor painting antique

        Est: $1,000 - $1,300

        ARTIST: Tristram James Ellis (British, 1844 - 1922) NAME: Egyptian Village YEAR: 1905 MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Some age toning. Framed under glass. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 21 inches / 25 x 53 cm FRAME SIZE: 20 x 31 inches / 50 x 78 cm SIGNATURE: lower left SIMILAR ARTISTS: Harry John Johnson, Simeon Solomon, William Simpson, Henry Pilleau, Herbert Menzies Marshall, John Downman, Louise J Rayner, Hans Heysen, Carlton Alfred Smith, Frank Brangwyn, Helen Allingham, Girolamo Gianni, Henry Charles Fox, Percy Lancaster, Andrew Nicholl, John Sir Gilbert CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116826 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Ellis was born in Great Malvern in 1844. At school, he excelled in mathematics, and while he did study drawing, he disliked the emphasis placed on copying rather than original art. In 1862, Ellis attended Kings College, London where during his second year earned the highest distinction in the Applied Sciences department in the college's history. He won all the scholarships offered by the college and was awarded the Associateship of Kings College after only two years' study, in recognition of his exceptional achievements. After university, Ellis completed a pupilage under the railway engineer Sir John Fowler and became a partner in a firm of engineers. After several years there, Ellis decided that his calling lay in art. As he had sufficient means to support himself, he abandoned engineering and devoted his time to painting. Several of Ellis's early oil paintings were shown at the Royal Academy. Despite this, he felt his technique needed improvement and moved to Paris to study under Leon Bonnat. After his studies in Paris, Ellis began to travel. In 1878, he spent six months in Cyprus, then under British occupation. He returned with around fifty watercolors, his specialty, that were all sold to a dealer after their exhibition in Bond Street in 1879. This success encouraged him to plan a more ambitious trip, and in 1879 he boarded a steamship for Alexandria with the aim of visiting Syria, Asia Minor and Mesopotamia. After his return to London, he showed about ninety watercolors from his travels, and sold them immediately. Ellis also wrote a two-volume illustrated account of his trip, 'On a Raft, and Through the Desert', which was published in 1881.

        Broward Auction Gallery LLC
      • Tristam Ellis (1844-1922) "Fiord Landscape in Norway" | Tristam Ellis (1844-1922) "Fiordlandschaft in Norwegen"
        Mar. 26, 2021

        Tristam Ellis (1844-1922) "Fiord Landscape in Norway" | Tristam Ellis (1844-1922) "Fiordlandschaft in Norwegen"

        Est: €2,500 - €3,000

        Watercolour on paper, signed below Lincs Na`s 1895, image 35 x 17,5 cm | Aquarell auf Papier, Signiert unten Lincs Na`s 1895, Bild 35 x 17,5 cm

        Amadeus Auction
      • Tristram James Ellis (UK,1844-1922) watercolor painting antique
        Mar. 07, 2021

        Tristram James Ellis (UK,1844-1922) watercolor painting antique

        Est: $950 - $1,050

        ARTIST: Tristram James Ellis (British, 1844 - 1922) NAME: Egyptian Village YEAR: 1905 MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Some age toning. Framed under glass. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 21 inches / 25 x 53 cm FRAME SIZE: 20 x 31 inches / 50 x 78 cm SIGNATURE: lower left SIMILAR ARTISTS: Harry John Johnson, Simeon Solomon, William Simpson, Henry Pilleau, Herbert Menzies Marshall, John Downman, Louise J Rayner, Hans Heysen, Carlton Alfred Smith, Frank Brangwyn, Helen Allingham, Girolamo Gianni, Henry Charles Fox, Percy Lancaster, Andrew Nicholl, John Sir Gilbert CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116826 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Ellis was born in Great Malvern in 1844. At school, he excelled in mathematics, and while he did study drawing, he disliked the emphasis placed on copying rather than original art. In 1862, Ellis attended Kings College, London where during his second year earned the highest distinction in the Applied Sciences department in the college's history. He won all the scholarships offered by the college and was awarded the Associateship of Kings College after only two years' study, in recognition of his exceptional achievements. After university, Ellis completed a pupilage under the railway engineer Sir John Fowler and became a partner in a firm of engineers. After several years there, Ellis decided that his calling lay in art. As he had sufficient means to support himself, he abandoned engineering and devoted his time to painting. Several of Ellis's early oil paintings were shown at the Royal Academy. Despite this, he felt his technique needed improvement and moved to Paris to study under Leon Bonnat. After his studies in Paris, Ellis began to travel. In 1878, he spent six months in Cyprus, then under British occupation. He returned with around fifty watercolors, his specialty, that were all sold to a dealer after their exhibition in Bond Street in 1879. This success encouraged him to plan a more ambitious trip, and in 1879 he boarded a steamship for Alexandria with the aim of visiting Syria, Asia Minor and Mesopotamia. After his return to London, he showed about ninety watercolors from his travels, and sold them immediately. Ellis also wrote a two-volume illustrated account of his trip, 'On a Raft, and Through the Desert', which was published in 1881.

        Broward Auction Gallery LLC
      • Tristram James Ellis, British 1844-1922, 'Moscow'
        Dec. 10, 2020

        Tristram James Ellis, British 1844-1922, 'Moscow'

        Est: £150 - £250

        Tristram James Ellis, British 1844-1922, 'Moscow' view along the Moskva river taking in the Kremlin, signed, watercolour, 23.5cm x 53cm,

        Ewbank's
      • Tristram James Ellis (UK,1844-1922) watercolor painting antique
        Dec. 06, 2020

        Tristram James Ellis (UK,1844-1922) watercolor painting antique

        Est: $950 - $1,050

        ARTIST: Tristram James Ellis (British, 1844 - 1922) NAME: Egyptian Village YEAR: 1905 MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Some age toning. Framed under glass. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 21 inches / 25 x 53 cm FRAME SIZE: 20 x 31 inches / 50 x 78 cm SIGNATURE: lower left SIMILAR ARTISTS: Harry John Johnson, Simeon Solomon, William Simpson, Henry Pilleau, Herbert Menzies Marshall, John Downman, Louise J Rayner, Hans Heysen, Carlton Alfred Smith, Frank Brangwyn, Helen Allingham, Girolamo Gianni, Henry Charles Fox, Percy Lancaster, Andrew Nicholl, John Sir Gilbert CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116826 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Ellis was born in Great Malvern in 1844. At school, he excelled in mathematics, and while he did study drawing, he disliked the emphasis placed on copying rather than original art. In 1862, Ellis attended Kings College, London where during his second year earned the highest distinction in the Applied Sciences department in the college's history. He won all the scholarships offered by the college and was awarded the Associateship of Kings College after only two years' study, in recognition of his exceptional achievements. After university, Ellis completed a pupilage under the railway engineer Sir John Fowler and became a partner in a firm of engineers. After several years there, Ellis decided that his calling lay in art. As he had sufficient means to support himself, he abandoned engineering and devoted his time to painting. Several of Ellis's early oil paintings were shown at the Royal Academy. Despite this, he felt his technique needed improvement and moved to Paris to study under Leon Bonnat. After his studies in Paris, Ellis began to travel. In 1878, he spent six months in Cyprus, then under British occupation. He returned with around fifty watercolors, his specialty, that were all sold to a dealer after their exhibition in Bond Street in 1879. This success encouraged him to plan a more ambitious trip, and in 1879 he boarded a steamship for Alexandria with the aim of visiting Syria, Asia Minor and Mesopotamia. After his return to London, he showed about ninety watercolors from his travels, and sold them immediately. Ellis also wrote a two-volume illustrated account of his trip, 'On a Raft, and Through the Desert', which was published in 1881.

        Broward Auction Gallery LLC
      • Tristram James Ellis (UK,1844-1922) watercolor painting antique
        Sep. 06, 2020

        Tristram James Ellis (UK,1844-1922) watercolor painting antique

        Est: $950 - $1,050

        ARTIST: Tristram James Ellis (British, 1844 - 1922) NAME: Egyptian Village YEAR: 1905 MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Some age toning. Framed under glass. Some damages to frame. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 21 inches / 25 x 53 cm FRAME SIZE: 20 x 31 inches / 50 x 78 cm SIGNATURE: lower left SIMILAR ARTISTS: Harry John Johnson, Simeon Solomon, William Simpson, Henry Pilleau, Herbert Menzies Marshall, John Downman, Louise J Rayner, Hans Heysen, Carlton Alfred Smith, Frank Brangwyn, Helen Allingham, Girolamo Gianni, Henry Charles Fox, Percy Lancaster, Andrew Nicholl, John Sir Gilbert CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 116826 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Ellis was born in Great Malvern in 1844. At school, he excelled in mathematics, and while he did study drawing, he disliked the emphasis placed on copying rather than original art. In 1862, Ellis attended Kings College, London where during his second year earned the highest distinction in the Applied Sciences department in the college's history. He won all the scholarships offered by the college and was awarded the Associateship of Kings College after only two years' study, in recognition of his exceptional achievements. After university, Ellis completed a pupilage under the railway engineer Sir John Fowler and became a partner in a firm of engineers. After several years there, Ellis decided that his calling lay in art. As he had sufficient means to support himself, he abandoned engineering and devoted his time to painting. Several of Ellis's early oil paintings were shown at the Royal Academy. Despite this, he felt his technique needed improvement and moved to Paris to study under Leon Bonnat. After his studies in Paris, Ellis began to travel. In 1878, he spent six months in Cyprus, then under British occupation. He returned with around fifty watercolors, his specialty, that were all sold to a dealer after their exhibition in Bond Street in 1879. This success encouraged him to plan a more ambitious trip, and in 1879 he boarded a steamship for Alexandria with the aim of visiting Syria, Asia Minor and Mesopotamia. After his return to London, he showed about ninety watercolors from his travels, and sold them immediately. Ellis also wrote a two-volume illustrated account of his trip, 'On a Raft, and Through the Desert', which was published in 1881.

        Broward Auction Gallery LLC
      • A COLLECTION OF WATERCOLOUR SKETCHES; including: Tristram Ellis (British 1844 - 1922) 'Mosul, 1880', 18.5 x 27cm and Gibraltar, 26 x 36cm; View of 'Oystermouth Castle from.... Park, dated July 11th 1866, 16.5 x 24.5cm; and further landscape studies
        Aug. 10, 2020

        A COLLECTION OF WATERCOLOUR SKETCHES; including: Tristram Ellis (British 1844 - 1922) 'Mosul, 1880', 18.5 x 27cm and Gibraltar, 26 x 36cm; View of 'Oystermouth Castle from.... Park, dated July 11th 1866, 16.5 x 24.5cm; and further landscape studies

        Est: €50 - €100

        A COLLECTION OF WATERCOLOUR SKETCHES; including: Tristram Ellis (British 1844 - 1922) 'Mosul, 1880', 18.5 x 27cm and Gibraltar, 26 x 36cm; View of 'Oystermouth Castle from.... Park, dated July 11th 1866, 16.5 x 24.5cm; and further landscape studies Provenance: The Collection of Hugh and Anne Iremonger

        Adam's
      • TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (BRITISH 1844-1922)
        Mar. 17, 2020

        TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (BRITISH 1844-1922)

        Est: £200 - £300

        TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (BRITISH 1844-1922) Tiberius signed, titled and dated Tristram Ellis 1902/Tiberius (lower left) watercolour 16 x 37 cm (6 1/4 x 14 1/2 in)

        Chiswick Auctions
      • TRISTRAM ELLIS (BRITISH 1844–1922)
        Oct. 30, 2019

        TRISTRAM ELLIS (BRITISH 1844–1922)

        Est: £600 - £800

        TRISTRAM ELLIS (BRITISH 1844–1922) View of Hapta Fayal, Jordan Signed Tristram Ellis and dated Hapta Fayal 1902  Watercolour  16 x 36cm (6 1/4 x 14 1/4in)

        Chiswick Auctions
      • École russe du début du XXe siècle
        Oct. 11, 2019

        École russe du début du XXe siècle

        Est: €50 - €60

        École russe du début du XXe siècle "Souvenir de Russie" Aquarelle sur papier, titrée en russe en bas à droite "souvenir" (?), localisée à Paris et datée du 11 février 1921. Haut. : 10,2 cm ; Larg. : 12,6 cm (Déchirures dans les angles, traces de plis, collée en plein) Provenance : Famille Roumanoff.

        Mirabaud-Mercier
      • Attribué à ELLIS Tristram-James (1844-1922)
        Oct. 11, 2019

        Attribué à ELLIS Tristram-James (1844-1922)

        Est: €400 - €500

        Attribué à ELLIS Tristram-James (1844-1922) "Le Kremlin" Aquarelle, signée et située "Moscow" en bas à droite. Haut. : 31,5 cm ; Larg. : 27,5 cm à vue

        Mirabaud-Mercier
      • ELLIS TRISTRAM, THE PETHELION SEEN OFF SPITZBERGEN 1896, WATERCOLOUR, 25 X 34CM
        Aug. 15, 2019

        ELLIS TRISTRAM, THE PETHELION SEEN OFF SPITZBERGEN 1896, WATERCOLOUR, 25 X 34CM

        Est: $900 - $1,500

        ELLIS TRISTRAM, THE PETHELION SEEN OFF SPITZBERGEN 1896, WATERCOLOUR, 25 X 34CM

        Leonard Joel
      • Attribué à ELLIS Tristram-James (1844-1922)
        Jun. 19, 2019

        Attribué à ELLIS Tristram-James (1844-1922)

        Est: €500 - €600

        Attribué à ELLIS Tristram-James (1844-1922) "Le Kremlin" Aquarelle, signée et située "Moscow" en bas à droite. Haut. : 31,5 cm ; Larg. : 27,5 cm à vue

        Mirabaud-Mercier
      • Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922) British. "Calm on the Nile", with Shipping, Watercolour, Signed and Dated 1883, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 10.5" x 28.5".
        May. 01, 2019

        Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922) British. "Calm on the Nile", with Shipping, Watercolour, Signed and Dated 1883, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 10.5" x 28.5".

        Est: £80 - £120

        Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922) British. "Calm on the Nile", with Shipping, Watercolour, Signed and Dated 1883, and Inscribed on a label on the reverse, 10.5" x 28.5".

        John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
      • Tristram James Ellis (British, 1844 - 1922), "Egypt", 1905, watercolor on paper, depicts street scene with English-dressed children...
        Dec. 10, 2018

        Tristram James Ellis (British, 1844 - 1922), "Egypt", 1905, watercolor on paper, depicts street scene with English-dressed children...

        Est: $200 - $400

        Tristram James Ellis (British, 1844 - 1922), "Egypt", 1905, watercolor on paper, depicts street scene with English-dressed children riding white horse led by figures in robes, followed by camel, signed, titled and dated LL, framed and matted behind glass, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age and use including scattered minor foxing, ss: 9 1/4" h. x 20 1/2" w.

        Winter Associates, Inc.
      • Tristram Ellis (1844-1922) Constantinople
        May. 18, 2018

        Tristram Ellis (1844-1922) Constantinople

        Est: £300 - £500

        Tristram Ellis (1844-1922) Constantinople signed (lower left) watercolour 17cm x 37cm.

        Mallams
      • Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) Spitsbergen, a pair each 22.8 x 51.4cm (9 x 20 1/4in). (2)
        Feb. 07, 2018

        Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) Spitsbergen, a pair each 22.8 x 51.4cm (9 x 20 1/4in). (2)

        Est: £1,000 - £1,500

        Tristram Ellis Spitsbergen, a pair both signed, inscribed and dated 'Tristram Ellis Spitzbergen 1899' (lower left) watercolour with traces of pencil each 22.8 x 51.4cm (9 x 20 1/4in). (2)

        Bonhams
      • Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) 'Ragusa' (Dubrovnik), Croatia
        Feb. 07, 2018

        Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) 'Ragusa' (Dubrovnik), Croatia

        Est: £600 - £800

        Tristram Ellis 'Ragusa' (Dubrovnik), Croatia signed, inscribed and dated 'Tristram Ellis Ragusa 1912' (lower left) watercolour over traces of pencil 23.5 x 52cm (9 1/4 x 20 1/2in).

        Bonhams
      • Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) 'Kandia' (Heraklion), Crete
        Feb. 07, 2018

        Tristram Ellis (British, 1844-1922) 'Kandia' (Heraklion), Crete

        Est: £600 - £800

        Tristram Ellis 'Kandia' (Heraklion), Crete signed, inscribed and dated 'Tristram Ellis Kandia 1907' (lower left) watercolour over traces of pencil 16.5 x 36.8cm (6 1/2 x 14 1/2in).

        Bonhams
      • Tristram ELLIS - British, 1844-1922 | A view of the Acropolis
        Nov. 08, 2017

        Tristram ELLIS - British, 1844-1922 | A view of the Acropolis

        Est: €800 - €1,200

        watercolour over pencil on paper signed lower right 24.2 x 21.3 cm Provenance private collection, Athens Literature Exploration & Travel, 16 September 2009, Bonhams, London, lot 152 Ellis was born in Great Malvern in 1844. At school, he excelled in mathematics, and while he did study drawing, he disliked the emphasis placed on copying rather than original art. In 1862, Ellis went to Kings College, London where during his second year earned the highest distinction in the Applied Sciences department in the college's history. He won all the scholarships offered by the college and was awarded the Associateship of Kings College after only two years' study, in recognition of his exceptional achievements. After university, Ellis completed a pupilage under the railway engineer Sir John Fowler and became a partner in a firm of engineers. After several years there, Ellis decided that his calling lay in art. As he had sufficient means to support himself, he abandoned engineering and devoted his time to painting. Several of Ellis's early oil paintings were shown at the Royal Academy. Despite this, he felt his technique needed improvement and moved to Paris to study under Leon Bonnat. After his studies in Paris, Ellis began to travel. In 1878, he spent six months in Cyprus, then under British occupation. He returned with around fifty watercolors that were all sold to a dealer after their exhibition in Bond Street in 1879. This success encouraged him to plan a more ambitious trip, and in 1879 he boarded a steamship for Alexandria with the aim of visiting Syria, Asia Minor and Mesopotamia. After his return to London, he showed about ninety watercolors from his travels, and sold them immediately. Ellis also wrote a two-volume illustrated account of his trip, 'On a Raft, and Through the Desert', which was published in 1881. Ellis's next trip was to Egypt in the spring of 1882 where he spent three weeks at the Pyramids. Several years later, Ellis made another trip to the eastern Mediterranean, where he spent time in Athens, and had three watercolors selected by George I of Greece.

        artBlue
      • Tristan James Ellis (1844-1922), Watercolour, View
        Sep. 08, 2017

        Tristan James Ellis (1844-1922), Watercolour, View

        Est: £600 - £800

        Tristan James Ellis (1844-1922), Watercolour, View of '' Kandia '' Ciraklion (Crete, Greece), Signed, titled and dated ' 1907' lower left, Aperture 6 1/2 x 14 1/2''.

        Claydon Auctioneers
      • Tristan James Ellis (1844-1922), Watercolour
        Sep. 08, 2017

        Tristan James Ellis (1844-1922), Watercolour

        Est: £700 - £1,000

        Tristan James Ellis (1844-1922), Watercolour, View of " Ragusa " Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Croatia Signed, titled and dated ' 1912 " lower left, Aperture 9 1/8 x 20 1/2".

        Claydon Auctioneers
      • Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922) British. Study of a Portuguese Fisher Girl, Watercolour, Signed, Inscribed 'Lisboa' and Dated 1884, 14" x 6.5".
        Aug. 02, 2017

        Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922) British. Study of a Portuguese Fisher Girl, Watercolour, Signed, Inscribed 'Lisboa' and Dated 1884, 14" x 6.5".

        Est: £100 - £150

        Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922) British. Study of a Portuguese Fisher Girl, Watercolour, Signed, Inscribed 'Lisboa' and Dated 1884, 14" x 6.5".

        John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
      • Tristram James Ellis (British, 1844-1922) - Jerusalem with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; and Jerusalem with the Dome of...
        Jul. 13, 2017

        Tristram James Ellis (British, 1844-1922) - Jerusalem with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; and Jerusalem with the Dome of...

        Est: £3,000 - £5,000

        Tristram James Ellis (British, 1844-1922) Jerusalem with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre; and Jerusalem with the Dome of... pencil and watercolour on paper 6 7/8 x 14 5/8 in. (17.5 x 37.2 cm.) (2)

        Christie's
      • Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922) British. Study of a Portuguese Fisher Girl, Watercolour, Signed, Inscribed 'Lisboa' and Dated 1884, 14" x 6.5".
        Jun. 28, 2017

        Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922) British. Study of a Portuguese Fisher Girl, Watercolour, Signed, Inscribed 'Lisboa' and Dated 1884, 14" x 6.5".

        Est: £150 - £250

        Tristram James Ellis (1844-1922) British. Study of a Portuguese Fisher Girl, Watercolour, Signed, Inscribed 'Lisboa' and Dated 1884, 14" x 6.5".

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      • TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (1844-1922). "Gibraltar from the water gate, 1881". pencil and watercolour. 56 x 46 cm. framed and glazed
        Jun. 13, 2017

        TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (1844-1922). "Gibraltar from the water gate, 1881". pencil and watercolour. 56 x 46 cm. framed and glazed

        Est: £400 - £600

        TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (1844-1922). "Gibraltar from the water gate, 1881". pencil and watercolour. 56 x 46 cm. framed and glazed

        Chiswick Auctions
      • TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (1844-1922): TANGIER
        Apr. 22, 2017

        TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (1844-1922): TANGIER

        Est: $500 - $700

        TRISTRAM JAMES ELLIS (1844-1922): TANGIER Watercolor on paper, 1903, signed ''Tristram Ellis'', titled and dated lower left, with label from The Fine Art Society, London. 10 1/2 x 22 in. (sheet), 17 x 28 1/2 in. (frame). Ambassador and Mrs. Joseph Verner Reed

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