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John William North

  1st Janura
  1924
   •   Landscape painting , Illustration   •   Wikipedia: John William North

Born in the bustling streets of London on January 1, 1842, the life of John William North, soon to become a prominent member of the Idyllists and a celebrated British landscape painter and illustrator, began. North's birthplace of Walham Green in London, a center of urban life, contrasted with the quiet landscapes he would later capture in his work. The young talent showed early, and at the age of ten he produced his first watercolor, "The Thames from Wandsworth." This work, later exhibited by the Royal Watercolour Society, was the beginning of an artistic journey that has been captured in art prints that today adorn the walls of art lovers around the world. North's path to artistic mastery led him to train as an illustrator at Josiah Wood Whymper, a renowned London wood engraver. Here, in London's vibrant art scene, North befriended artists such as Frederick Walker, Arthur Boyd Houghton, and George John Pinwell, all known for their connections to the Idyllic School. North's masterful brush and pencil work led him to create black and white illustrations for various publications, earning him a reputation for his outstanding landscapes.

With the success of his illustration work and growing reputation as a watercolor painter, North moved to Somerset in 1868, where he rented a room at Halsway Manor. His friend and colleague Frederick Walker also lived there. The picturesque landscapes he created there can be found in vivid watercolors such as the one of Halsway Manor from 1865, now on display at the British Museum in London. The 1860s and '70s represented a pivotal time in North's career. He abandoned his illustration work and devoted himself entirely to painting, resulting in an impressive series of watercolors. His debut at the Royal Academy in 1869 with four watercolors, including "The Wood Gatherers," demonstrated his growing mastery and led to his admission to the Royal Watercolour Society and appointment as a member of the Royal Academy. North's work was not limited to painting, however. In 1895, he founded the OW Paper & Arts Co. which produced high-quality papers for fine art prints and watercolors. These fine papers capture the excellence of his work.

In his later years, North turned to an experimental painting technique in which he applied his colors in very small dots and pure dabs of color, a technique that even anticipated pointillism. The appreciation of his work was evident in the quality of the fine art prints produced of his work, and even after his death on December 20, 1924 in Stamborough, Somerset, his legacy lives on in these fine art prints. John William North left a lasting mark on the art world, not only through his own works, but also through the high quality of the art prints that bring his landscapes to life. Although "chocolate box art" may not fully capture his later watercolor works, his effort to create a spiritual connection to nature remains a defining element of his art. Today, thanks to the reproduction of his works in the form of fine art prints, we can continue to admire and celebrate the legacy of this extraordinary artist.

John William North

  1st Janura
  1924
   •   Landscape painting , Illustration   •   Wikipedia: John William North

Born in the bustling streets of London on January 1, 1842, the life of John William North, soon to become a prominent member of the Idyllists and a celebrated British landscape painter and illustrator, began. North's birthplace of Walham Green in London, a center of urban life, contrasted with the quiet landscapes he would later capture in his work. The young talent showed early, and at the age of ten he produced his first watercolor, "The Thames from Wandsworth." This work, later exhibited by the Royal Watercolour Society, was the beginning of an artistic journey that has been captured in art prints that today adorn the walls of art lovers around the world. North's path to artistic mastery led him to train as an illustrator at Josiah Wood Whymper, a renowned London wood engraver. Here, in London's vibrant art scene, North befriended artists such as Frederick Walker, Arthur Boyd Houghton, and George John Pinwell, all known for their connections to the Idyllic School. North's masterful brush and pencil work led him to create black and white illustrations for various publications, earning him a reputation for his outstanding landscapes.

With the success of his illustration work and growing reputation as a watercolor painter, North moved to Somerset in 1868, where he rented a room at Halsway Manor. His friend and colleague Frederick Walker also lived there. The picturesque landscapes he created there can be found in vivid watercolors such as the one of Halsway Manor from 1865, now on display at the British Museum in London. The 1860s and '70s represented a pivotal time in North's career. He abandoned his illustration work and devoted himself entirely to painting, resulting in an impressive series of watercolors. His debut at the Royal Academy in 1869 with four watercolors, including "The Wood Gatherers," demonstrated his growing mastery and led to his admission to the Royal Watercolour Society and appointment as a member of the Royal Academy. North's work was not limited to painting, however. In 1895, he founded the OW Paper & Arts Co. which produced high-quality papers for fine art prints and watercolors. These fine papers capture the excellence of his work.

In his later years, North turned to an experimental painting technique in which he applied his colors in very small dots and pure dabs of color, a technique that even anticipated pointillism. The appreciation of his work was evident in the quality of the fine art prints produced of his work, and even after his death on December 20, 1924 in Stamborough, Somerset, his legacy lives on in these fine art prints. John William North left a lasting mark on the art world, not only through his own works, but also through the high quality of the art prints that bring his landscapes to life. Although "chocolate box art" may not fully capture his later watercolor works, his effort to create a spiritual connection to nature remains a defining element of his art. Today, thanks to the reproduction of his works in the form of fine art prints, we can continue to admire and celebrate the legacy of this extraordinary artist.





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The House of Roses, Tripoli (wat...
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The Return from the Harvest Fiel...
1880 | the return from the harvest field john william north (1842-1924

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Little rivers in the west, 1928
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The Gamekeepers Cottage, Somerse...
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The Wood Gatherers, 1869.
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The Bat Begins with Giddy Wing -...
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Winter, 1860s.
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A woodland spring
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1914 in England (watercolor on p...
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Sir Bevis and the Woodwoman, 188...
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Sweet Water Meadows Of The West,...
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Bolton Abbey, Wharfedale (oil on...
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The Hayloft (watercolor on paper)
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The Quantock Hills, c.1870 (wate...
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May on the Hill (watercolour wit...
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