John Wootton (Snitterfield 1682-1764 London). An Italianate river landscape with fishermen hauling in their nets

oil on canvas. 51.2 x 66.2cm (20 3/16 x 26 1/16in). Sold for £4,800

Footnote: The present landscape shows Wootton's indebtedness to Gaspar Dughet, an influence that was detected by his contemporary, George Vertue when he wrote that 'Mr. J. Wootton has distinguished himself in his late paintings of Landscape very much like the pictures of Gaspar Pousin both as to Invention, design and Colouring, he haveing studied several pieces of that masters painting has perfectly enterd into his Manner.'

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