John White Abbott 1763-1851. British School. Pen ink and watercolour drawing. The Track To The Woods. Inscribed to the reverse '105' and dated 'Augt. 13 1840'. Provenance: With Chris Beetles Gallery London. 10.6 by 15 cms. Image. 34.5 by 42.8 cms Framed overall.
A pupil of Francis Towne. Abbott was a regular exhibitor at the Royal Academy from 1795 onwards. By profession a Surgeon, he painted for his own pleasure and generally did not sell his pictures. He lived and worked in Exeter, the majority of his watercolours and drawings are from his home county of Devon.