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John Dawson Watson (1832-1892) - Framed Watercolour, Cavaliers at the Inn

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Judith Caulfield Walshe - Contemporary Watercolour, Three Nuns
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful watercolour painting by Judith Caulfield Walshe, depicting three nuns wearing white cornettes. Signed to the lower right-hand corner. There is an artist's label on the r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Sybil Mullen Glover (1908-1995) - Watercolour, Fishing Boats in Open Sea
By Sybil Mullen Glover
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine framed watercolour by well listed artist Sybil Mullen Glover (1908-1995). Depicting fishing boats out at sea. Presented in a washline mount with modern, white wooden fram...
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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William Norman Gaunt (1918-2001) - Signed and Framed Gouache, Hunting Party
By William Norman Gaunt
Located in Corsham, GB
Titled 'Stop for a Chat'. Excellently presented in a washline mount and antique effect frame. Signed. On wove.
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William Carlaw RSW (1847-1889) - Late 19th Century Gouache, Fishermen
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine gouache and watercolour painting by the artist William Carlaw RSW. The scene depicts a seascape with four fishermen handling a large net. The skilful application of colour and...
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Walter William May (1831-1896) - Late 19thC Watercolour, Overcast Harbour Town
By Walter William May
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour showing a coastal harbour town under a grey sky. The artist has wonderfully captured the flat light of a grey day at the coast. Figures can be seen at the dockside...
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Attrib. Giuseppe Mazzola (1748-1838) - 1798 Watercolour, Spinning Cotton
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate and finely detailed watercolour showing a group of women with spindles and cotton. Their children play around them as they work. The feeling of happiness in their work shi...
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