Berthe Des Clayes Scottish-Canadian, 1877-1968
The White Horse, Chorleywood, c 1925
watercolour on paper
protected by museum glass
protected by museum glass
8.8 x 11.5 in
signed bottom left
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The White Horse, Charleywood by Berthe Des Clayes is an 8.8 x 11.5 inch watercolour on paper produced circa 1930 and signed in the bottom left corner. It is also...
The White Horse, Charleywood by Berthe Des Clayes is an 8.8 x 11.5 inch watercolour on paper produced circa 1930 and signed in the bottom left corner. It is also signed and titled on the reverse and features a London address where Des Clayes painted.
This winter landscape painting portrays a snow-covered cottage nestled in a quaint village. A winding path leads toward the home, its roof covered in thick snow. Small figures congregate on a bench beneath a lightpost, chatting in the cold. The bare branches of trees above contrast against the muted sky.
Des Clayes was known for her idyllic countryside settings that combined classic winter elements with a timeless impressionistic style.
Provenance
- William Haines, Toronto- signed, titled and London address on reverse