Russell Sidney Reeve (1895 – 1970): ‘Seaton Sluice, Northumberland’

An original landscape – watercolour and pencil on paper. Circa 1930s.

The painting is signed by the artist to lower right and inscribed with the title ‘Seaton Sluice’. Bearing later artists estate/ studio stamp to reverse ‘Russell Sidney Reeve RE RBA 1895-1970’.

Dimensions: 31.75cm high x 45.5cm wide

Condition report: Good condition overall – would benefit from framing – some surface dirt and minor foxing, top left corner with looseness, top right corner creased, edges slightly ragged and with some tape marks visible. Some tearing – see images.

Seaton Sluice, Northumberland is a village between Whitley Bay and Blyth. It is in close proximity to local landmarks of Seaton Delaval Hall and St. May’s Lighthouse.

The Artist 

Russell Sidney Reeve (1895-1970) was a British artist who trained at the Slade School or Art. He is known particularly his drawings and paintings of animals.

During the First World War, Reeve served as a Lieutenant with the Royal Engineers. His skill as a draughtsman was spotted by William Rothenstein – later the Principal of the Royal College of Art. It was due to this connection that Russell Reeve studied at both Slade and the Royal College of Art.

Russell Reeve’s work can be found in the collections of the Tate Gallery, Victoria & Albert Museum and the Imperial War Museum. For further works by the artist in our store see:

RUSSELL SIDNEY REEVE (1895 – 1970): Original drawing entitled ‘Horse Show, Olympia’, depicting soldiers at rest, dated 1938

To read more about Russell Reeves see: Russell Reeves biography via suffolkartists.co.uk

Dimensions: 31.75cm high x 45.5cm wide

Price: £65

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Condition Report: Good condition overall – would benefit from framing – some surface dirt and minor foxing, top left corner with looseness, top right corner creased, edges slightly ragged and with some tape marks visible. Some tearing - see images.