E.A. Phipson - The Gables and French Row 1901.
Period
Edwardian (1901 - 1914)
Description
Watercolour painting by Evacustes Phipson (initialled E.A.P. 1901 bottom right) showing 'The Gables' on Market Place, St Albans looking down French Row to the right with St Albans Abbey Tower and the Clock Tower in the distance.One of England's most prolific landscape watercolourists, Phipson was christened Edward Arthur, however as a young man he developed a keen interest in languages which led him to change his name to the Greek Word Evacustes meaning 'ready listener'. His paintings represent an idealised image of a time of great change. He omitted the lamp posts, telegraph poles and motor cars that spoilt a good view. The museum under the direction of Frederick Kitton purchased a large collection of his Hertfordshire watercolours between 1900 and 1910 whilst he was living in London.
Type of original
watercolour
Artist or photographer
Phipson, Evacustes A.
Location depicted in image
Market Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK.
Copyright
1)© St Albans Museums
Photo number
PX4644
