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Watercolours

Mabel Frances Wickham (1901–1992)

Castleton & Old Sherborne Castle, Dorset

Medium: Watercolour
Provenance: Inscribed on reverse
Image Dimensions: 13½" x 9¾" (34.29cm x 24.77cm)
Price: £450.00
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Castleton, Old Sherborne Castle, Dorset by Mabel Frances Wickham reflects the artist’s close connection to Dorset, where she lived, taught, and developed her landscape practice. Elected to the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, Wickham worked within a 20th-century continuation of the British watercolour tradition, favouring clarity of structure and a sensitive response to place. The subject—Sherborne Old Castle—is a 12th-century ruin set within landscaped grounds, long appreciated for its picturesque qualities. Its partial destruction following the Civil War and subsequent survival as a romantic ruin made it a recurring motif for artists drawn to the interplay of history and landscape. In this composition, the architectural remains are integrated into their natural setting, rather than isolated as a purely historical study. Wickham’s handling in watercolour emphasises atmosphere and tonal harmony, allowing the structure to emerge gently from its surroundings.

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