Henry Jutsum
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Henry Jutsum was an English landscape painter.
shire. There he acquired a taste for landscape painting, and on returning to London to further his art studies, he drew from nature, frequently in Kensington Gardens
. In 1830 he became an apprentice to artist James Stark (of the Norwich School).
He first exhibited at the Royal Academy
in 1836 and also showed work at the British Institution
. He devoted himself for some time to watercolour painting, probably because of the influence of the work of J S Cotman
(an important Norwich School artist), and in 1843 was elected a member of the New Watercolour Society
. He continued, however, to exhibit at the Royal Academy, and preferring painting in oil, eventually resigned his membership of the Watercolour Society.
He was a frequent contributor to the chief exhibitions up to his death, and his works were always greatly admired. "The Noonday Walk" in the Royal Collection
was engraved for "The Art Journal
"; "The Foot Bridge" is in the Victoria and Albert Museum
. Jutsum was also an associate of painter Henry Bright
.
Jutsum died at Hamilton terrace, St. John's Wood, London in March 1869, aged 53. Many of his own drawings in his possession and others collected by him were sold by auction at Christie's
on 17 April 1882.
Life and work
Jutsum was born in London and educated in DevonDevon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
shire. There he acquired a taste for landscape painting, and on returning to London to further his art studies, he drew from nature, frequently in Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens
Kensington Gardens, once the private gardens of Kensington Palace, is one of the Royal Parks of London, lying immediately to the west of Hyde Park. It is shared between the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The park covers an area of 111 hectares .The open spaces...
. In 1830 he became an apprentice to artist James Stark (of the Norwich School).
He first exhibited at the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
The Royal Academy of Arts is an art institution based in Burlington House on Piccadilly, London. The Royal Academy of Arts has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded institution led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and...
in 1836 and also showed work at the British Institution
British Institution
The British Institution was a private 19th-century society in London formed to exhibit the works of living and dead artists; it was also known as the Pall Mall Picture Galleries or the British Gallery...
. He devoted himself for some time to watercolour painting, probably because of the influence of the work of J S Cotman
John Sell Cotman
John Sell Cotman was an English marine and landscape painter, etcher, illustrator and author, one of the leading lights of the Norwich school of artists.-Early life and work:...
(an important Norwich School artist), and in 1843 was elected a member of the New Watercolour Society
Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours
The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours , initially called the New Society of Painters in Water Colours, , is one of the societies in the Federation of British Artists, based in the Mall Galleries in London.-History:In 1831 the society was founded as the New Society of Painters in Water...
. He continued, however, to exhibit at the Royal Academy, and preferring painting in oil, eventually resigned his membership of the Watercolour Society.
He was a frequent contributor to the chief exhibitions up to his death, and his works were always greatly admired. "The Noonday Walk" in the Royal Collection
Royal Collection
The Royal Collection is the art collection of the British Royal Family. It is property of the monarch as sovereign, but is held in trust for her successors and the nation. It contains over 7,000 paintings, 40,000 watercolours and drawings, and about 150,000 old master prints, as well as historical...
was engraved for "The Art Journal
The Art Journal
The Art Journal, published in London, was the most important Victorian magazine on art. It was founded in 1839 by Hodgson & Graves, print publishers, 6 Pall Mall, with the title the Art Union Monthly Journal, the first issue of 750 copies appearing 15 February 1839.Hodgson & Graves hired Samuel...
"; "The Foot Bridge" is in the Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum , set in the Brompton district of The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England, is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects...
. Jutsum was also an associate of painter Henry Bright
Henry Bright (painter)
Henry Bright , was an English landscape painter associated with the Norwich School.-Life:Henry was born in Saxmundham, Suffolk, the third son of some nine children of Jerome Bright , a clockmaker, and Susannah Denny, of Alburgh in Norfolk...
.
Jutsum died at Hamilton terrace, St. John's Wood, London in March 1869, aged 53. Many of his own drawings in his possession and others collected by him were sold by auction at Christie's
Christie's
Christie's is an art business and a fine arts auction house.- History :The official company literature states that founder James Christie conducted the first sale in London, England, on 5 December 1766, and the earliest auction catalogue the company retains is from December 1766...
on 17 April 1882.
Principal Works
- The Foot Bridge (1865 - V & A).
- Tintem Abbey - Evening (1843).
- Rabbit Warren (1849).
- A Cottage Home in the Highlands of Scotland (1853).
- The Deer Park (1856).
External links
- Photo of Henry Jutsum (National Portrait Gallery)
- Fetching water (1856 - Rehs Galleries))
- Country lane with a cottage (Painting from the Government Art Collection)
- The River Kidd, Near Knaresborough (1845 painting - REHS)
- Harvest Time (Art Renewal Center Museum)
- Shepherd and flock on the Sussex coast (watercolour)
- Stepping stones within a river landscape (watercolour)
