George Hervey Garraway, Church Interior With Rood Screen

George Hervey Garraway, Church Interior With Rood ScreenA beautiful study of a church interior with a rood screen by West Indian painter, George Hervey Garraway (18461935). Rood screens are a common feature of late medieval churches and can be found in many parts of Europe. Its possible that this one is located outside of the UK due to the extensive colouring of the figures towards the top. George Hervey Garraway was born in Dominica but lived for many years in Liverpool. He was a member of the Liverpool

1870Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Fine craquelure throughout with the paint a little flaky in areas - although generally stable

A charming Autumnal landscape depicting a picturesque view across a river towards distant hills by Anglo-Dutch artist

Overall size: 23½” x 29” / 59cm x 74cm

Housed in a decorative giltwood frame that’s probably the original

His outfit fits the style of the 1870s when coats were sometimes paired with lighter coloured trousers and bowties pointed downwards

The paint seems stable

The painting is signed illegibly in the lower left

which builds on her reputation for erotic writing

him will my Father honour

he’s carved out this familiar environment

An exquisite late 19th-century landscape depicting an extensive view across to a distant City (maybe Munich)

The portrait is monogrammed AB in the lower right and dated (18)89