Wooded landscape by Frederick Marriott £750

Frederick Marriot (1860-1941)

Wooded Landscape

oil on panel; in a contemporary giltwood frame

36.5 x 26.5 cm (the panel)

£750

Frederick Marriott was a celebrated artist who became known for his landscape views, which he exhibited at the Royal Academy of London and at the Paris Salon. Marriott received his early training in the school of Art, Coalbrookdale, and in1879 he gained a National Scholarship at the Royal College of Art where he studied for three years.

He was Design Master at Blackheath Art School, Headmaster of the Onslow College Art School, Chelsea, and Headmaster, Goldsmith’s Institute, between 1895 and 1925.

Marriott was a lively figure and cut a striking character; five feet tall, handlebar moustache, a regular wearer of a Norfolk jacket, and good sense of humour. At Goldsmith’s he taught many young artists who gained renown, including Graham Sutherland. He was a close friend of Arnold Bennett, and is sited as having a large influence on Bennett and his creative direction.

He lived most of his life, like many other Goldsmiths’ artists and teachers, in Chelsea. On the back of this panel is an inscription ‘F. MARRIOTT 6A NETHERTON GROVE. CHELSEA, SW10’ which gives the address in Chelsea where Marriott lived and worked for almost forty years.

Marriott’s work is in many public collections, including a view of Normandy House in the Royal Collection, London and a portrait of Fred Roe in the National Portrait Gallery, London.

Although having been very much lost to history for many years, and not being particularly referenced in terms of art historical prominence, there are signs that his work and contributions to culture are gaining capital in auctions and the interest of scholarship.