Alexander Mark Rossi (United Kingdom, 1840-1916) watercolor on paper seashore scene painting titled "Paddling on a Summer's Day" depicting a young woman wading in the shallow water, holding her dress above her ankles, foreground, with beach goers and and boats in the background. Signed and inscribed "To W Dixon from A M Rossi" in pencil, top right. Chris Beetles Limited, 5 Ryder Street, St. James's, London gallery label with artist, title, medium and measurement information with additional artist biographical label, en verso. Painting mounted to off white French mat with gilt border. Housed under glass in a contemporary gilt wood frame. Painting – 7" H x 14 1/8" W. Framed – 17 1/8" H x 23 1/8" W. Late 19th/early 20th century. Provenance: The Living Estate of Rita Whittle, Maryville, TN. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Minute foxing spots visible in sky area. Not examined outside of frame.