One of the most beautiful areas in England is the Lake District. Many artists, across the centuries, have portrayed the beauty of this area in their works. One such artist was #RobertLeslieHowey (1900-1981)

#JohnWilliamHowey, Robert’s father, was a well-respected amateur artist who was a member of the Staithes Group of artists. Robert was born in West Hartlepool, and after his studies at art school, he became a professional artist based in Hartlepool.

Robert is best remembered as a creator of coastal and #LakeDistrict scenes. He worked in various media; oils, watercolours, and pastels and exhibited works at the Royal Scottish Academy and the Laing Gallery in Newcastle

The piece I acquired this past week is a pastel view of Ullswater in the Lake District. A well constructed view, a simple, not overly fussy portrayal with a well selected palette of colours nicely blended. Created in 1920, it is a fine example of his talent early in Robert’s career. A nice addition to my collection.