{"product_id":"jack-firth-rsw-ile-de-la-cite","title":"Jack Firth RSW (1917-2010) - Ile de la Cite","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Watercolour and Gouache\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJack Firth RSW (1917-2010) - Watercolour and Gouache\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“Ile de la Cite”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA refined Parisian riverscape looking across the Seine towards Notre-Dame and the historic heart of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jack Firth RSW (1917-2010)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ile de la Cite\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watercolour and gouache\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed lower right\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5 × 21 cm (5.75 × 8.25 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFramed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 × 43 cm (19.7 × 16.9 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good overall condition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retains the artist's original studio label to the reverse\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIle de la Cite is an original watercolour and gouache by the Scottish artist Jack Firth RSW. The composition depicts a view across the River Seine towards the historic heart of Paris, with the towers and spire of Notre-Dame Cathedral rising above the riverside buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, a group of birds perched along the river railings introduces a quiet sense of life and movement, contrasting with the architectural grandeur beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in an ornate gilt frame with a wide mount, the work displays beautifully and is ready for hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJack Firth RSW (1917-2010) was one of Scotland's most respected watercolour painters. Born in Edinburgh, he studied at Edinburgh College of Art between 1935 and 1939, where he was taught by William Gillies, John Maxwell and William MacTaggart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing military service during the Second World War, Firth established distinguished careers as a painter, lecturer and educator. He later became Art Adviser to Edinburgh Education Department and taught part-time at Edinburgh College of Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1961 he was elected a member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour, later serving twice as Vice-President. His work was exhibited through leading Scottish galleries including The Scottish Gallery and Open Eye Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance and Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRetains the artist's original studio label to the reverse. The label confirms the title as \u003cem\u003eIle de la Cite\u003c\/em\u003e, records the artist as Jack Firth RSW, and includes a historic studio selling price of £250 together with a stock reference number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject depicts the historic Ile de la Cite in Paris, home to Notre-Dame Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crag Bank Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53737394110802,"sku":"CBA-278","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/0904\/6866\/files\/IMG_0534.jpg?v=1781359177","url":"https:\/\/cragbankart.co.uk\/products\/jack-firth-rsw-ile-de-la-cite","provider":"Crag Bank Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}