Henry Gastineau, OWS (1791-1871)
Mill on the Holmwood near Dorking, Surrey
Signed, inscribed and dated l.r.: On the Holmwood/Dorking/H. Gastineau/1864(?)
Watercolour over pencil with touches of gum arabic
A prolific and successful watercolourist, Gastineau travelled widely in the British Isles and abroad. He was based in Camberwell, London from 1827.
Gastineau exhibited numerous views of Surrey throughout his long career. His work may be found in many UK museum collections.
