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Albert Stevens (fl.1872-1902) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Summer Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful landscape study by the artist Albert Stevens, depicting a panoramic view of rolling hills and a distant coastline. Well presented in a double card mount and frame. Signed...
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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Henry Edrington Hobson (1820–1881) - Mid 19th Century Watercolour, Summer Garden
By Henry Edrington Hobson
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed. Beautifully presented in a fine bird's Eye Maple Picture frame. On paper.
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Edward Nevil (fl.1880-1900) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Leuven, Belgium
By Edward Nevil
Located in Corsham, GB
Inscribed with artist name and title. Presented in a gilt frame and double card mount. On paper.
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Attrib. John Varley (1778-1842) - Early 19th Century Watercolour, Lakeside Cows
By John Varley
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a simple black frame. Signed. On paper.
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Early 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

George Charles Francis (1860-1940) -Late 19th Century Watercolour, Mantes Market
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderfully impressionist view of French market in Mantes-la-Jolie, France. Women gather at stalls under canopies, one woman walks towards the viewer in the foreground, a basket ov...
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Late 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Village with Church Spire , English mid-19th Century Watercolor, David Cox
By James Orrock
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
arts. He primarily collected English 18th and 19th-century pictures and watercolours, 18th-century
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1840s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

W.S. Record - Framed 19th Century Watercolour, Young Boy Sitting on Rocks
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour depicting a young boy seated on rocks. The work is signed in the lower
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Manner of Peter le Cave - 19th Century Watercolour, The Road To London
Located in Corsham, GB
landscape background, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere characteristic of 19th-century pastoral art
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

French School 19th Century Watercolour - Horses and Riders on a Country Lane
Located in Corsham, GB
This pastoral landscape drawing depicts a serene countryside scene with travellers and their horses gathered along a winding path, framed by gracefully rendered trees and rolling hil...
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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Paul Marny (1829-1914) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, View of a Cathedral
By Paul Marny
Located in Corsham, GB
A finely detailed watercolour scene by Paul Marny (1829-1914) featuring fortified walls and quaint
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

W. Bolt - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, Ships Off a Choppy Coastline
Located in Corsham, GB
Fine late 19th-century nautical watercolour. Ships off a choppy coastline. The buoy has been
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Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Pierre Le Boeuff (fl.1899-1920) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Canal Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour by the well listed artist Pierre Le Boeuff (fl.1899-1920) depicting a quaint
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Thomas R. Colman Dibdin (1810-1893) - Mid 19th Century Watercolour, The Pond
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming watercolour depicts a quaint village scene, with rustic houses nestled among trees
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Mid-19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Circle of John Varley (1778-1842) - Framed Early 19th Century Watercolour, Lake
By John Varley
Located in Corsham, GB
-1842). Presented in a 19th-century gilt frame with beaded detailing to the inner window. The painting
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Early 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Henry Schafer (1833-1916) - Mid 19th Century Watercolour, A Market in Normandy
By Henry Schafer
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished watercolour study by the highly collectable artist Henry Schafer. Signed and titled
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Mid-19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Richard Westall (1765-1836) RA Early 19th Century Watercolour, Mother and Child
By Richard Westall
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour study depicting a mother embracing her infant child. The artist's accomplished
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Early 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour - The Land s End, from the last mock
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine graphite study of a rocky landscape, heightened with watercolour wash. Inscribed to the
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Mid-19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

A. Poisson - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, Dutch Figures by the Sea
Located in Corsham, GB
A finely painted watercolour of two Dutch women and a young child walking by the coast. The artist
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Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

A.R Collis - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, View of Nelson s Column
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming watercolour captures the hustle and bustle of Trafalgar Square with Nelson's Column
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Henry Pierce Bone (1779-1855) - Early 19th Century Watercolour, Look of Love
Located in Corsham, GB
"This monochromatic artwork depicts a classical scene with multiple figures arranged in a cave-like setting, creating a sense of drama and narrative. The composition is centred aroun...
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Early 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

John Syer RI (1815-1885) - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, Rocky Landscape
By John Syer
Located in Corsham, GB
A realistic study of a mountain stream by the British artist John Syer RI (1815-1885). Painted in fine detail, the artist has captured the tranquil atmosphere of the land in ever cha...
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Thomas Phillips (fl.1886-1913) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, A Quiet Pool
By Thomas Phillips
Located in Corsham, GB
Cattle graze beside a tranquil river in this autumnal watercolour scene. Well presented in a gilt
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

After David Roberts - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, The Gate of Marshan
Located in Corsham, GB
. Copied from an earlier 19th-century drawing by David Roberts and engraving by Ebenezer Challis. Unsigned
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Circle of Paul Marny (1829-1914) - 19th Century Watercolour, Hotel D Allyon
By Paul Marny
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming late 19th Century architectural watercolour showing an impressive view of the Hotel
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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Henry Hobson RA (fl.1857-1866) - Mid 19th Century Watercolour, Cottage Dweller
By Henry Edrington Hobson
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful portrait by the 19th century artist Henry E. Hobson. A young woman stands outside her
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

L. Wilton - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Shepherd Flock on a Country Lane
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful watercolour painting from the late 19th century, depicting a young shepherd in
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Manner of David Teniers - 19th Century Watercolour, Gambling at the Ale House
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour scene in the manner of David Teniers, showing a group of men playing cards
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

John Varley Jnr (1850-1933) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Road in Sicily
By John Varley Jnr
Located in Corsham, GB
Original watercolour. Signed to the lower left. Presented in a gilt frame. On paper.
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

John Keeley RBSA 1849–1930 - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Testing The Waters
Located in Corsham, GB
A gloomy and deeply atmospheric watercolour scene in sepia tones showing and elderly, ragged man
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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Sydney F. Cook - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, Cargo Ships in Dock
Located in Corsham, GB
Sydney F. Cook- original watercolour. Signed and dated (1892) to the lower left. Smartly mounted in
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Albert George Adams (fl. 1854-1887) - Mid 19th Century Watercolour, Glynn Valley
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming landscape by the artist Albert George Adams (fl. 1854-1887) depicts a serene valley vista with rolling hills and mountains stretching into the distance, while children ...
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Mid-19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Manner of David Cox Senior - 19th Century Watercolour, Over the Stone Bridge
Located in Corsham, GB
In the manner of David Cox Senior (1783-1859). Bears signature to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame and wash line mount. On paper.
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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

H.J Snell - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, Ready with the Axe
Located in Corsham, GB
A characterful watercolour portrait of an elderly man in work clothes, posed with a splitting maul
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Late 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Alfred Edward Chalon RA (1780-1860) - 19th Century Watercolour, Lady with Dagger
Located in Corsham, GB
Presented in gilt effect frame and washline mount. Signed in graphite. On paper.
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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Attrib. John Varley (1778-1842) - Early 19th Century Watercolour, By the Lake
By John Varley
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour scene depicting a mountain lake with cattle in the shallow water. the artist
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Early 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Follower of Myles Birket Foster - Late 19th Century Watercolour, By the River
By Myles Birket Foster
Located in Corsham, GB
summer scene in soft watercolours and fine brushwork. Bears monogram to the lower left. Presented in a
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Late 19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

E.H. - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Still Life with Grapes and Pumpkin
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine and detailed watercolour painting, depicting a still life composition with several fruits
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19th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Set of 2 French antique dog paintings 19th Century watercolour dog paintings
Located in AIGNAN, FR
An authentic pair of watercolours featuring hunting dogs in their original frames, untouched since
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1880s Art Nouveau Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Female figure of 19th century - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
By Michela De Vito
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a. Wonderful watercolour both for the drawing and for
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1820s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"Lion on the move", 19th Century watercolour by German painter Wilhelm Kuhnert
By Wilhelm Kuhnert
Located in Madrid, ES
) Watercolour on cardboard 6-1/2 X 10-1/2 inches (16.5 X 26.5 cm.) framed: 14-1/4 X 17-3/4 inches (35.8X 44.8 cm
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1920s Naturalistic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Cardboard

Manner of David Cox (1783-1839) - 19th Century Watercolour, Meeting on a Bridge
Located in Corsham, GB
With touches of body colour. Well presented in a fresh white mount and gilt-effect frame. Unsigned. On paper.
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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Paul Marny (1829-1914) - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, View of a Bridge
By Paul Marny
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming continental scene by Paul Marny (1829-1914) depicting a bridge, possibly in the Loiret region of France. Signed to the lower left. Well presented in a gilt-effect frame wi...
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

H.G - Framed Early 19th Century Watercolour, Design for a Maison de Campagne
Located in Corsham, GB
This monochromatic artwork depicts a design for an ornate country house. In the 19th century
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Early 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

A.R. Collis - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming watercolour captures the hustle and bustle of Cheapside, one of London's oldest
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

J. May - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, Portrait of a Child in Lace
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine Victorian portrait of a young child wearing a white bonnet with lace collar and gown. The artist has captured the sitter's complexion with great skill, perfectly depicting the...
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Late 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

After Édouard Manet - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, A Good Glass of Beer
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming copy of Édouard Manet's original oil painting from 1873. Captured in watercolours by
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Late 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

E. T. Young - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, Study of a Bird s Nest
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate watercolour and bodycolour study of a bird's nest filled with eggs. The artist's
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Late 19th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Horace Middleton R.B.A - Signed 19th Century Watercolour, At the Water s Edge
Located in Corsham, GB
often failed by words, a cut above the rest. This watercolour doesn't divert from this notion. In this
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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

R.E. Hill - Mid 19th Century Watercolour, Lady in a Fur Trimmed Cloak
Located in Corsham, GB
Presented in an ornate gilt effect frame and washline mount. Signed. On watercolour paper.
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Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

C.L.A - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, Girl in a Lace Cap
Located in Corsham, GB
. Well presented in a gilt effect mount and gilt effect frame. Signed with monogram. On watercolour paper.
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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

James W. Gozzard (1862-1926) - Signed Late 19th Century Watercolour, A Misty Day
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolours scene of three figures walking along the rural path on a misty day. Signed
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Late 19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Claude Hayes RI, ROI (1852-1922) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Horse And Cart
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric, rural landscape under a grey, overcast sky. A group of carts pulled by horses process long the dirt track. The artist has signed to the lower left corner. The paintin...
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19th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

James Hardy II (1832–1889) - 19th Century Watercolour, Still Life of Dead Game
By James Hardy III
Located in Corsham, GB
A still life watercolour study by James Hardy II, featuring dead game, a basket of vegetables, and
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19th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

German 19th century watercolor of children flying in a plane over a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
Karl Feiertag (c.1874-1944) was an Austrian painter. He studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna with Franz Rumpler, Kasimir Pochwalski, and Josef Mathias Trenkwald. He wo...
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Early 1900s Victorian Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

W. H. H - Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour, Lady with the Yellow Neck Scarf
Located in Corsham, GB
This fine British watercolour captures a young lady in a blue dress with a yellow scarf and white
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Late 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

19th Century watercolour of fishing boats at low tide by British artist de Wint
By Peter de Wint
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Peter de Wint (British, 1784 – 1849) Fishing boats at low tide Pencil on watercolour 10.3/4 x 16.3
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19th Century English School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Pencil

Victorian Elegance: 19th Century Watercolor, Mounted on Canvas, Dated 1885
Located in Jacksonville, FL
testament to the artistry and attention to detail of the late 19th century. Executed in watercolor on paper
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19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Paper, Watercolor

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19th Century Watercolour For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact 19th century watercolour you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find modern examples as well as a Impressionist version. Finding the perfect 19th century watercolour may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right 19th century watercolour for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, brown, gray and white. Creating a 19th century watercolour has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Henri Duhem, Leo Primavesi, Henry George Moon, Philibert-Louis Debucourt and Alfred Grevin are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, watercolor and paper can add an especially memorable touch. A large 19th century watercolour can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller 19th century watercolour, measuring 0.08 high and 0.1 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a 19th Century Watercolour?

The average selling price for a 19th century watercolour we offer is $631, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $1,250,000 for the highest priced.

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Drawing is often considered one of the world’s oldest art forms, with historians pointing to cave art as evidence. In fact, a cave in South Africa, home to Stone Age–era artists, houses artwork that is believed to be around 73,000 years old. It has indeed been argued that cave walls were the canvases for early watercolorists as well as for landscape painters in general, who endeavor to depict and elevate natural scenery through their works of art. The supplies and methods used by artists and illustrators to create drawings and paintings have evolved over the years, and so too have the intentions. Artists can use their drawing and painting talents to observe and capture a moment, to explore or communicate ideas and convey or evoke emotion. No matter if an artist is working in charcoal or in watercolor and has chosen to portray the marvels of the pure human form, to create realistic depictions of animals in their natural habitats or perhaps to forge a new path that references the long history of abstract visual art, adding a drawing or watercolor painting to your living room or dining room that speaks to you will in turn speak to your guests and conjure stimulating energy in your space.

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Questions About 19th Century Watercolour
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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.