Watercolour of the Temple of Edfu

Charles Vacher, 19th century
Dimensions of study: 28.5 x 58 cm   Framed size: 46 x 76 cm
 
Charles Vacher N.W.S.  1818-1883
 
Landscape painter, studied at the R.A. schools and in Rome from 1839.
He visited Sicily, France, Germany, Algeria and Egypt.  He exhibited from 1838 and was elected a member of the New Watercolour Society in 1850.  A studio sale was held at Chrisities on  21st February, 1884.  Examples of his work are at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum.
 
Literature: Exhibited: 'Adventures in Egypt – Mrs Goodison & Other Travellers', 23 September 2017 - 11 March 2018, The Atkinson, Southport