Walter Fryer Stocks

1842–1915 (age 73)

Biography

Walter Fryer Stocks (1842–1915) devoted himself to the careful depiction of trees, flowers and pastoral scenes, bringing a delicate realism to every canvas.

His paintings, admired for their compositional harmony, continue to speak to viewers who appreciate the thoughtful study of natural forms.

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