Izaak Walton (1593-1683) author of ‘The Compleat Angler’

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

James Inskipp, painter in oils and watercolours, initially worked in the commissariat service (supplying food and other supplies to the army), but retired with a pension in 1820 and turned to painting. He initially painted landscapes, but later turned to small subject pictures, and portraits. Inskipp exhibited at the British Institution, the Society of British Artists, and the Royal Academy, all in London. Late in his career his works became popular for their bold brushstrokes and lack of finish. He died at Godalming in Surrey at the age of 78 and was buried in Godalming Cemetery.

People

Isaak Walton (1593 - 1683)

Places

Subjects

writer, angling, sport, male portrait, landscape C17th, bullrush, tree, river, stone/rock, man, 17th century costume, coat, basket, fishing net

Materials & Techniques

canvas, oil, oil painting

Artist

James Inskipp (1790 - 1868)

Title

Izaak Walton (1593-1683) author of ‘The Compleat Angler’

Date

1831

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

height: 77.00 cm, width: 63.50 cm

Acquisition

Purchased from Christie's, 3 June 1955

Inscription

none

Provenance

With Arthur Ackerman & Son Ltd, London; by whom sold through Christie's, London, on 3 June 1955 (Lot 222); from which sale purchased by Richard Walker on behalf of the Ministry of Works

GAC number

3209