Ernest William Haslehurst Paintings

Ernest William Haslehust was a notable British landscape watercolourist and illustrator, born in Walthamstow, Essex in 1866. He studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London and later at the Royal Academy Schools. Haslehust became well-known for his work, which often featured the English countryside and British landscapes, capturing the essence of rural life and the beauty of the British Isles.

His illustrations were widely appreciated, and he collaborated on several successful books, including 'Beautiful England' and 'Beautiful Ireland' series, where his paintings accompanied text by various authors. These books were part of the early 20th-century movement that aimed to document and celebrate the scenic beauty of the country at a time when the pace of modern life was beginning to change the landscape.

Haslehust worked at a time when watercolour painting was particularly popular in Britain, and he was a member of prestigious art institutions, including the Royal Watercolour Society. His style was characterized by a strong sense of atmosphere and light, which he achieved through his skilled use of colour and careful composition.

Throughout his career, Ernest Haslehust exhibited at the Royal Academy and other galleries, earning a reputation as a talented artist who could evoke a strong sense of place. He lived through both the First and Second World Wars, which impacted the art scene in Britain, but he continued to work and exhibit during these tumultuous times.

Ernest William Haslehust continued to paint until his death in 1949. His works are a testament to the enduring appeal of the British landscape and remain popular among collectors of watercolours and those interested in the depiction of rural and historical scenes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.