Untitled

Landscape with autumn-coloured trees. A stream, from which two cattle are drinking, is depicted flowing away to bottom left. Dated 1899.

Artist: Richard H A Willis was born in Dingle, Co. Kerry in 1853 but moved to Cork as a child. There he was apprenticed to architect Arthur Hill c. 1869 and also attended Cork School of Art. Willis attained a scholarship to attend the National Art Training School in South Kensington, London. He excelled as a student and was awarded various medals and prizes. In 1882 he was appointed Headmaster of Manchester School of Art. He 1892 he left this post in order to devote more time to his painting.

Oil on canvas
c. 51 x 76.5 cm
Framed: c. 73 x 99.5 cm