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Henry John Sylvester Stannard Watercolour ‘ His Pet Rabbit’
Graham Reed Fine Art
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Henry John Sylvester Stannard Watercolour ‘ His Pet Rabbit’

1900 - 1920
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Henry John Sylvester Stannard RBA 1870-1951.Landscape painter and garden painter.Studied South Kensington School of Art.Son of Henry John Stannard and father of Theresa Stannard.Lived Bedford and Flitwick,Bedfordshire also St Albans and Buckden,Hunts.Exhibited principally at RBA where he showed 70 works and RA,35 works.Well known for his charming cottage scenes this good sized example is housed in its original frame but can be reframed in a modern frame if required at a modest additional cost. ‘ His Pet Rabbit’ signed watercolour; image size 36x52cms; framed size 59x75 cms

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Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Sylvester Stannard Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

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SA1004542
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Henry John Sylvester Stannard RBA 1870-1951.Landscape painter and garden painter.Studied South Kensington School of Art.Son of Henry John Stannard and father of Theresa Stannard.Lived Bedford and Flitwick,Bedfordshire also St Albans and Buckden,Hunts.Exhibited principally at RBA where he showed 70 works and RA,35 works.
Well known for his charming cottage scenes this good sized example is housed in its original frame but can be reframed in a modern frame if required at a modest additional cost.
Graham Reed Fine Art

‘ His Pet Rabbit’ signed watercolour; image size 36x52cms; framed size 59x75 cms

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Sylvester Stannard Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1004542
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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A watercolour painting depicting a thatched English cottage surrounded by gardens with two children holding a rabbit on a dirt path.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting a thatched English cottage surrounded by gardens with two children holding a rabbit on a dirt path.

HENRY JOHN SYLVESTER STANNARD WATERCOLOUR ‘ HIS PET RABBIT’

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting a thatched English cottage surrounded by gardens with two children holding a rabbit on a dirt path. View II
Archive III A watercolour painting depicting a thatched English cottage surrounded by gardens with two children holding a rabbit on a dirt path. View III
Archive IV A watercolour painting depicting a thatched English cottage surrounded by gardens with two children holding a rabbit on a dirt path. View IV
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Newark Antiques and Interiors
Kelham Rd
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BX
United Kingdom
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Graham Reed Fine Art
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A watercolour painting depicting a thatched English cottage surrounded by gardens with two children holding a rabbit on a dirt path.
HENRY JOHN SYLVESTER STANNARD WATERCOLOUR ‘ HIS PET RABBIT’
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A watercolour painting depicting a thatched English cottage surrounded by gardens with two children holding a rabbit on a dirt path.
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Edwardian pastoral watercolour art typically depicts tranquil rural scenes, thatched cottages, and country life using soft tones and fluid washes. Artists focused on capturing natural light, local flora, and domestic village activities.

Artists utilized water-soluble gum arabic pigments applied to heavyweight cotton or linen rag paper. The paintings relied on the brightness of the underlying paper to convey highlight areas rather than opaque white paints.

Authentic period watercolours feature age-appropriate toning or foxing on paper, visible pencil under-drawings, precise artist signatures, and period framing evidence on the reverse.

Mount the artwork in a understated wood or gilded frame with an acid-free matboard. Position the painting in an English country house or traditional reading nook to enhance neutral wall colours.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight using UV-protective glass to prevent pigment fading. Maintain consistent humidity levels to avoid mold growth and paper foxing over time.
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