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William Harris Weatherhead (1843-1903) - 1873 Watercolour, Lost in Thought

1873

$650
£498.31
€570.20
CA$918.60
A$998.48
CHF 534.50
MX$12,069.28
NOK 6,735.76
SEK 6,212.12
DKK 4,258.51

About the Item

This vibrant watercolour with gouache by British painter William Harris Weatherhead (1843-1903) depicts a contemplative woman holding a rose. She sits against a backdrop of a serene lake surrounded by lush, verdant foliage. Weatherhead has rendered her elegant dress with particular attention to detail. Monogrammed and dated to the lower left. Well presented in an ornate gilt-effect frame. On paper.
  • Creation Year:
    1873
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.43 in (59.5 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is good for a picture of this age, with excellent colour retention. Wear and scuffs to the frame. Some debris caught under the glass.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: sr8641stDibs: LU881317029372

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