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Framed 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Scholarly Gentleman

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A detailed graphite and watercolour portrait of a 19th century gentleman, seated at a writing desk with an open book and inkwell. The gentleman can be seen wearing a black tailored suit, with double buttoned jacket and white neckerchief. Indistinctly signed and dated below the table top to the right-hand side. Beautifully mounted in a narrow gilt frame. On paper.
  • Creation Year:
    Unknown
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)Width: 12.41 in (31.5 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: rq6121stDibs: LU881312729822

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