William Goodall Botanical Study British Watercolor 19C

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William Goodall Botanical Study British Watercolor 19C
Description: Watercolor on laid paper, unframed. Watermark along upper edge "TW 1794". Inscribed by hand in upper and lower margins center with species information in Latin and English. Signed lower center: "W Goodall fecit". Titled lower center: "Jaia, three-colour'd". Dimensions: Paper size: 12 1/2 x 7 1/2in. Total weight: 2oz. (Box F) Condition: Paper loose. Darkening to paper throughout. Soft creasing to paper, particularly along edges and at corners. A number of pin-hole sized fox marks scattered throughout. Light surface soiling throughout. Margins appear to have been slightly trimmed. Otherwise, very good condition overall. Artist's Biography:
William Goodall (British, 1757-1844). For some time these detailed paintings were attributed to Walter Goodall (BRITISH, 1830-1889). However, recent research has re-attributed these botanical studies to William Goodall. Both William and Walter signed their work "W. Goodall".

William Goodall was educated at Eton and became an ordained priest of the Church Of England. He served as absentee rector at All Saints Church, Marsham, near Aylsham in Norfolk from 1787-1844. In 1788 he married the sole heiress of Dinton Hall, Buckinghamshire, making him lord of the manor and a Justice of the Peace for Bucks. His painting became a life long hobby.

Ref: Locke, M. and Collins, J.V. (2001) Who was W. Goodall? The Linnean; Newsletter and Proceedings of The Linnean Society of London, 17: 28-47. For a reprint of the article, see: www.goodallartists.ca/william_goodall__1757.htm [Source: www.goodallartists.ca]