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English School Mid 19th Century Watercolour - The Field Worker

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A very fine 19th-century watercolour study of a pretty young woman harvesting hay. In her hands, she holds a large scythe and a bundle of hay. Well presented in an ornate gilt effect frame. Inscribed on now discarded backing card by a later hand 'J Hedley 1866'. The watercolour is unsigned. On watercolour paper.
  • Creation Year:
    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and minor foxing. Marks to the frame and some light cracking to the moulding.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: rd7041stDibs: LU881312729812
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