Ivy Theresa Attwell (1895–1985) was a British painter and illustrator known for her lively watercolours, gouaches, and oils, often inspired by her extensive travels.

A passionate and independent traveller, Ivy frequently journeyed on cargo ships rather than passenger liners, allowing her to visit less conventional ports across Africa, the Indian Ocean, and other remote coastal regions. She painted harbours, street markets, local people, wildlife, and everyday life, capturing scenes from places such as the Seychelles and South Africa. Her work reflects close observation and a documentary spirit, combining artistic skill with curiosity about different cultures.

She was active in the British art community, serving as chairman of the Devon Art Society, and remained creatively active well into later life.

Ivy was also the great-niece of famed illustrator Mabel Lucie Attwell, known for her charming children’s book illustrations. While Mabel became internationally famous for her sentimental and commercial art, Ivy developed a more travel-focused, observational style rooted in firsthand experience abroad.

I have acquired a number of watercolours by Ivy Attwell. This listing is for a single artwork, as detailed below

Medium: Watercolour on wove paper applied to card.

Signature: Unsigned.

Condition: Reasonable condition, with age toning, a few very light foxing spots, several creases, slight staining to the right of the greens on the lower shelf and other minor surface marks / blemishes.

Framing: Unframed

Painting size: 25.4cm x 17.7cm to paper edge.