James Hervé d'Egville NWCS (c.1810–1880) Highland Landscape Watercolour 34x24cm

Original 19th-Century Watercolour

James Hervé d’Egville - Watercolour on Paper Highland Landscape

A tranquil Victorian lakeside scene by a documented exhibiting member of the New Water Colour Society

Key Details

Artist: James Hervé d’Egville (c.1810–1880)
Title: “Mountainous Lakeside Landscape”
Medium: Watercolour
Support: Paper
Signature: Signed (where applicable)
Dimensions: Image: 34 × 24 cm (13.4 × 9.4 in)
Framed: 49 × 40 cm (19.3 × 15.7 in)
Condition: Overall good antique condition with some age-related foxing, particularly in lighter areas; original frame with minor chips and wear consistent with age
Provenance: Private UK collection

Description

A finely executed 19th-century British watercolour landscape by James Hervé d’Egville, depicting a tranquil mountainous lakeside scene animated by small figures and boats. The artist’s subtle handling of light, distance, and atmosphere reflects the established English watercolour tradition of the mid-Victorian period. This is a characteristic example of d’Egville’s exhibited landscape work, demonstrating confident draughtsmanship and a refined, natural palette.

About the Artist

James Hervé d’Egville was a British landscape painter and watercolourist active throughout the 19th century. A member of the New Water Colour Society, he exhibited regularly between 1837 and 1880, primarily in London. His work is recorded in standard references including H. M. Cundall’s A History of British Water-Colour Painting.

Estimated Date

Mid-19th century, circa 1840s

Provenance & Notes

From a private UK collection and retained in its original 19th-century frame. Works by James Hervé d’Egville appear infrequently on the open market.