Charles Edward Dixon, R.I (British 1872-1934), 'Off the docks Tilbury' and 'Looking East from Limehouse' titled, signed and dated '1902' and '01', respectively lower left, watercolour heightened with gouache, 26.5 x 76.5cm in gilded oak frames, frame 41 x 91 cm, a pair (2)

Charles Dixon was just 16 when he first exhibited at the RA and was elected RI (Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours) in 1900. He was an illustrator for periodicals, including The Graphic. A keen yachtsman he was a marine artist, specialising in shipping subjects and his most popular depict busy, contemporaneous Thames river scenes, such as this pair.

Condition Report

Unexamined out of frames,paper appears to be in good condition with no obvious rips, tears, folds. There is some minor foxing in the background of the Limehouse painting. The paint appears well preserved, minimal fading. The frames have evidence for general wear and tear, slight gaps in the joints.

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