Untitled, possibly the coastline of Portofino

Watercolour and Pencil on paper

Actual: 22 X 30 cm (h X w)

Framed: 44 x 50

Signed: John Russell, lower left

Description:

Historian Dr Emma Hicks sourced this work by John Peter Russell from the family of Caroline De Witt Merrill, in Florida, USA. This work and others were subsequently purchased from the family by Anthony Cowden, and many were acquired by Joseph Brown, Melbourne.

Provenance:

Estate of the artist
Thence by descent
Caroline Russell (née de Witt Merrill), the artist’s widow

Descendant of Caroline De Witt (Merrill) Russell, Florida

Acquired by Anthony A. Cowden

Private collection

For further information on the life and art of John Peter Russell, please click the external link: https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/russell-john-peter-8302