Martin Snape (1852-1930) – Watercolour Of Chatham, Kent

~ Martin Snape (1852-1930) – Watercolour Of Chatham, Kent ~

A charming watercolour by the artist Martin Snape of Chatham in Kent. The painting is signed on the lower right hand corner.

~ Martin Snape ~

Born in Spring Garden Lane in Gosport in 1852, Martin Snape was a prolific and accomplished topographical artist, exhibiting at the Royal Academy between 1874 and 1901. His oil painting of Forton Creek which was exhibited at the Academy in 1890 is currently hung in Gosport’s Town Hall. Martin Snape frequently painted scenes in and around his home town of Gosport. In 1922, he was commissioned to design the seal for the newly created Borough of Gosport. His work was also used to illustrate books and for postcards.

Martin Snape died in 1930. Both his father and his brother were artists, however it is Martin that is best remembered.

~ Dimensions ~

The frame has a width of 20 inches (51 cm), height of 18 inches (46 cm) and a depth of 0.7 inches (2 cm).
The picture has a width of 10 inches (25.5 cm) & a height of 6.75 inches (17 cm).

~ Condition ~

The frame and painting are both in very decent condition.

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