St George's Church, Nine Elms
Watercolour William Evans by J.T Wilson, depicting St George's Church, Nine Elms. 1834.
The watercolour depicts flat heathland in foreground with two figures, one adult and one child, walking away from the viewer. A white tall church can be seen in the centre of the watercolour in the distance and a few houses are scattered in the distance standing against skyline with low misty hills beyond. The sky occupies two thirds of the scene.
The artist signature and date can be seen at the bottom right corner reading "W. Evans. 1834"
Artist Biography
William Evans (1798–1877) William Evans was an English watercolourist and drawing master, known for his delicate landscapes and architectural studies. Born in Eton, he succeeded his father as drawing master at Eton College and was also a member of the Society of Painters in Water Colours. Evans exhibited regularly and was admired for his refined technique and atmospheric compositions. His work reflects a strong connection to Windsor and the surrounding countryside, where he lived and taught for much of his life.
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