Sydney Richmond Burleigh (1853-1931). "Camping Out". Watercolor on paper. Initialed ‘S.R.B.’, lower right. Dimensions: 7” x 9”, framed 13” x 15”. Condition: Good.Burleigh was a very passionate painter and sought every opportunity to paint outdoors, be it the farmland from his birthplace of Little Compton or the campfire of a wandering worker. He always kept little sketchbooks where he would draw a pastel or watercolor study that would be later turned into exhibition quality works. Following his first exhibit at Doll and Richards Gallery in Boston in 1881 he had over fifty exhibitions in his lifetime. His detailed and colorful works brought a large patronage in his lifetime. He was a longstanding and beloved member of the Providence Art Club, and the first president of the Providence Watercolor Club. He had a long association with the Rhode Island School of Design serving on the board of directors (1887- 1893), as well as a renowned teacher. In addition, he submitted his work regularly to be shown at the Boston Art Club, the National Academy of Design, the Salmagundi, American Watercolor Club and the New York Watercolor Club.

Good

13 x 15 in

3 lb