John Augustus Atkinson Watercolor “Russian Cossack of The Ural Mountains"
USD 3650.00 USD
Up for your consideration, VERY RARE watercolor/pencil painting by John Augustus Atkinson (1775-1830), depicting the Cossack of Ural Mountains (Russia). Atkinson was born in London. There he studied in the picture galleries, encouraged by Catherine and her son Paul I, and was commissioned by Paul to paint large pictures of Russian history.
Specifications
| Unit Of Sale | Single Piece |
| Signed By | Sothbey's |
| Size | Medium |
| Signed | Yes |
| Material | Paper |
| Framing | Framed |
| Region Of Origin | Russia |
| Type | Painting |
| Year Of Production | 1795 |
| Original/Licensed Reproduction | Original |
| Item Height | 11 1/4" |
| Style | Realism, Russian |
| Theme | Art, Nature, Portrait |
| Features | One of a Kind (OOAK) |
| Production Technique | Watercolor Painting |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Culture | Russian |
| Item Width | 7 5/8" |
| Time Period Produced | 1750-1799 |
What stands out about the medium size is how it draws the eye without shouting.
