Septimus Dawson
Born in Sunderland, Durham, Septimus Dawson was a painter of genre scenes, specialising in depictions of rustic types. Little is known of his career yet examples of his work, such as The Card Game, which sold through Whyte’s, 29 September 2008, lot 141 would suggest that he visited Ireland. Akin to Erskine Nicol, ARA RSA (1825-1904), Dawson’s genre scenes offer the viewer an insight into 19th century Irish life that is characterised by a stereotypical depiction of the Irish peasant. www.whytes.ie
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'THE CARD GAME'
- Price Realised: €5,500
- Sale: 29 September 2008
- oil on canvas
- 71 by 91cm., 28 by 36in.
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'COBBLER HOLDING 'THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL' WITH TRAVELLER AND YOUNG APPRENTICE'
- Price Realised: €3,200
- Sale: 10 October 2011
- oil on canvas
- 46 by 62cm., 18 by 24.5in.