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Beatrice Parsons Watercolour ‘ Blossom and Bluebells in a Hertfordshire Wood ‘
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Beatrice Parsons Watercolour ‘ Blossom and Bluebells in a Hertfordshire Wood ‘

1920 - 1940
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Beatrice Parsons 1870-1955 was an exceptional English garden painter.She studied at the Royal Academy Schools and exhibited at the Royal Academy 1889-1890,but didn’t begin to paint floral/garden scenes until about 1900.Thereafter ,her main body of work was in painting garden scenes,primarily English but also abroad.She exhibited extensively in the Dowdeswell and Greatorex Galleries(some 22 solo exhibitions),illustrated several garden books ,including the Gardens of England (1908) and The Charm of Gardens(1910)and some of her works feature in the Royal Collection-Queen Mary was a fan.When the “Queen of the blazing border” died the Times wrote “As a painter of gardens in watercolour Beatrice Parsons was probably unrivalled.Her special gift was perhaps her crisp and articulate touch in an inlay of colour which clearly defined the individual flowers without forcing them out of their context in the mass” “ Blossoms and Bluebells in a Hertfordshire Wood”signed watercolour, inscribed verso ‘Blossom in a Hertfordshire Wood’ image size 34 x24.5cms,framed size 60x47 cms

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Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Edwardian Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 1930s.

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Beatrice Parsons 1870-1955 was an exceptional English garden painter.
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She studied at the Royal Academy Schools and exhibited at the Royal Academy 1889-1890,but didn’t begin to paint floral/garden scenes until about 1900.
Graham Reed Fine Art

Thereafter ,her main body of work was in painting garden scenes,primarily English but also abroad.She exhibited extensively in the Dowdeswell and Greatorex Galleries(some 22 solo exhibitions),illustrated several garden books ,including the Gardens of England (1908) and The Charm of Gardens(1910)and some of her works feature in the Royal Collection-Queen Mary was a fan.When the “Queen of the blazing border” died the Times wrote “As a painter of gardens in watercolour Beatrice Parsons was probably unrivalled.Her special gift was perhaps her crisp and articulate touch in an inlay of colour which clearly defined the individual flowers without forcing them out of their context in the mass” “ Blossoms and Bluebells in a Hertfordshire Wood”signed watercolour, inscribed verso ‘Blossom in a Hertfordshire Wood’ image size 34 x24.5cms,framed size 60x47 cms

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Edwardian Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 1930s.

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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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An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting a blossoming white tree surrounded by pine trees and a carpet of purple bluebells in a Hertfordshire woodland.
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Beatrice Parsons Watercolour ‘ Blossom and Bluebells in a Hertfordshire Wood ‘

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An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting a blossoming white tree surrounded by pine trees and a carpet of purple bluebells in a Hertfordshire woodland.
BEATRICE PARSONS WATERCOLOUR ‘ BLOSSOM AND BLUEBELLS IN A HERTFORDSHIRE WOOD ‘
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An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting a blossoming white tree surrounded by pine trees and a carpet of purple bluebells in a Hertfordshire woodland.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper
  • ColourGreen and Purple
  • MotifsBlossoming tree, Bluebell field, Woodland scene, Pine trees
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This signed Edwardian watercolour painting by Beatrice Parsons depicts a blossoming white tree, dark green pine trees, and a carpet of purple bluebells in a Hertfordshire woodland scene. Executed in watercolour on paper in 1930, the artwork presents an English country house design vibe with natural woodland motifs and a palette dominated by green and purple tones. The artist studied at the Royal Academy Schools and became renowned for garden scenes, exhibiting widely and contributing to royal collections. The framed piece measures 60 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Ideal for placement in a traditional home interior, this painting hangs suitably above a sideboard or within a living room space. The delicate paper surface captures individual floral details without disrupting the woodland context. It offers a classic decorative element reflecting early twentieth-century British garden artistry. Collectors of period botanical and landscape watercolours will find this piece a practical addition to existing gallery walls or intimate interior settings.

Produced during the early 20th century, Edwardian landscape watercolours typically focused on naturalistic British scenery, country gardens, and woodland views, emphasising light, soft colour palettes, and intricate botanical detail.

Artists used lightfast pigment washes applied to heavy rag or cotton paper, often stretched over boards or framed behind protective glass to prevent environmental degradation.

Authentic works feature period-appropriate paper age-toning, delicate brushwork, genuine artist signatures, and occasionally original gallery labels or framer stamps on the reverse.

Displaying a framed landscape artwork above a sideboard or console table creates a refined focal point, particularly when paired with contemporary lighting or muted colour schemes.

Keep watercolours away from direct sunlight, mount them using acid-free materials, and store or hang them in climate-controlled environments to prevent humidity damage and foxing.
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