NIGEL LOVETT (BRITISH, 1900-198?)

NIGEL LOVETT (BRITISH, 1900-198?)
Possibly Government House, Singapore, with figures socialising on the lawn
signed and dated 'N Lovett, 31' (lower right)
watercolour
39.5 x 31 cm. (15 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.)
Executed 1931.
(unframed)

Provenance
Private Collection of the artist, left to the family by descent

The Istana is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. It was originally built in 1869 under the direction of the architect Major J. F. A. McNair.