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A 19th Century English watercolour of droving cattle before a woodland manor

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English School, 19th Century Droving cattle before a woodland manor Watercolour on paper with body colour 9.1/4 x 13.3/8 in. (23.5 x 34cm.) This is a very well executed watercolour landscape using body colour to create depth and contrast, in certain cases building up impasto depicting an idyllic rural scene of old England.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Width: 13.38 in (33.99 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Condition:
    In overall good condition, very slight oxidisation and slight fading. Recently remounted behind glass in a decorative gilded composite frame with foliate and floral decoation to the corners, chips and abrasions and losses.
  • Gallery Location:
    Petworth, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU54034625411
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