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A British 19th Century watercolour of a traveller before a hilltop coastal fort

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English School, 18th Century A traveller before a Hilltop Coastal Fort Watercolour and ink on paper 10.1/2 x 15.1/2 in. (26.7 x 39.5 cm.) This early watercolour was initially thought to be Dover and may potentially a Cappricio version. There is a naïve charm that runs through it and though it has faded in the years it is still a beautiful and interesting work from the period.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Foxing, surface dirt, a few surface abrasions. Fading. In a giltwood frame with black inner section, chips and abrasions. Newly mounted behind glass.
  • Gallery Location:
    Petworth, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU54034621971
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