Lot 27: James Thomas Linnell (1820-1895)

James Thomas Linnell (1820-1895)
South Coast
signed 'James T. Linnell' (lower left) and further signed and inscribed 'No. 2/South Coast/1864 James Tho. Linn..' (on a fragmentary label on the reverse)
oil on canvas
19.5.8 x 28 in. (49.8 x 71.2 cm.)

James Thomas Linnell was the second son of John Linnell. He lived in London and later at Redhill in Surrey. His rustic landscapes show a clear debt to his father but employ a brighter coloured palette. The present picture is probably based on drawings that the artist made during his honeymoon, a walking tour in Wales, with reference to sketches made along the south coast three years before.

We are grateful to David Linnell for his help in preparing this catalogue entry.