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John Henry Henshall Watercolour ‘ Spilled Milk ‘
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John Henry Henshall Watercolour ‘ Spilled Milk ‘

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 July 2025 · Graham Reed Fine Art
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John Henry Henshall RWS 1856-1928.Painter of genre and historic subjects,in oil and watercolour, the latter often very large,the subjects highly dramatic and full of sentiment.Educated at S.Kensington Schools and RA Schools.Exhibited from 1879 at the RA,SS,RSW,Salon and elsewhere.ARWS in 1883;RWS 1897.His paintings were purchased by Birmingham,Leeds,Hull,Manchester,Bristol,Preston and Blackpool,for permanent collections. ‘ Spilled Milk ‘ signed watercolour,image size 39x54cms,framed dimensions 68x83 cms. A very fine example of the artists work.

Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Antique Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

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Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
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SA1018115
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John Henry Henshall RWS 1856-1928.
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Painter of genre and historic subjects,in oil and watercolour, the latter often very large,the subjects highly dramatic and full of sentiment.
Graham Reed Fine Art

Educated at S.Kensington Schools and RA Schools.Exhibited from 1879 at the RA,SS,RSW,Salon and elsewhere.ARWS in 1883;RWS 1897.His paintings were purchased by Birmingham,Leeds,Hull,Manchester,Bristol,Preston and Blackpool,for permanent collections. ‘ Spilled Milk ‘ signed watercolour,image size 39x54cms,framed dimensions 68x83 cms. A very fine example of the artists work.

Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Antique Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Reference Numbers
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SA1018115
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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John Henry Henshall Watercolour ‘ Spilled Milk ‘

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Graham Reed Fine Art

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Newark Antiques and Interiors
Kelham Rd
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BX
United Kingdom
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An antique framed watercolour painting depicting a domestic interior scene with a mother and children.
JOHN HENRY HENSHALL WATERCOLOUR ‘ SPILLED MILK ‘
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An antique framed watercolour painting depicting a domestic interior scene with a mother and children.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour pigment, Wood
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsGenre scene, Figurative composition, Interior narrative
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

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Nineteenth-century British watercolours typically feature delicate washes of pigment on paper, often depicting domestic genre scenes, landscapes, or portraits with a high degree of narrative detail.

These works were created using water-soluble pigments applied to rag paper, frequently mounted behind glass in wooden frames to protect the fragile surface from environmental damage.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper stock for watermark indicators, checking for period-appropriate framing techniques, and observing the natural ageing of the pigments and paper fibres.

Mounting the artwork in a neutral, acid-free slip with a classic timber frame allows it to act as a sophisticated focal point on a gallery wall or above a traditional sideboard.

Preservation requires displaying the artwork away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, maintaining stable relative humidity levels, and ensuring conservation-grade framing materials are utilised.
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