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John Ernest Aitken (1881 - 1957)
The Stadhuis, Veere, Holland

This watercolour painting of Old Veere, Zeeland, Holland is exceptional and is a fine example of his work, river and marine views being favourite subjects. He exhibited widely, in Britain and abroad at RA, RWA, RI, RSA, Fine Art Society and Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts.

Inscribed verso 'The Stadhuis, Veere, Holland'  

Watercolour     18"  x  14 1/2"      signed

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

John Ernest Aitken (1881 - 1957)

Born in Liverpool, son of artist James Aitken, with whom he studied. Also studied at Manchester, Liverpool and Wallasey Schools of Art. He exhibited widely, in Britain and abroad, river and marine views being favourite subjects, at RA, RWA, RI, RSA, Fine Art Society, Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts, as well as in Europe, India, Ceylon and North and South America. Wakefield City Art Gallery is one of several holding his work. Lived in Port St Mary, Isle of Man.  

Artwork Tags: Dutch | marine | Townscape | Watercolour

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