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Original 19th Century Antique Grisaille Watercolour Painting 'On the Rhine' Continental Landscape
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Original 19th Century Antique Grisaille Watercolour Painting 'On the Rhine' Continental Landscape

19th century
Description

Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Attributed verso 'Miss Rankin'

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: Titled verso 'On the Rhine'

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in Good condition,. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork: 30 x 25 x 0.2 cm including mount (aperture size approx. 19 x 13.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Grisaille Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1072576
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Description
Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Attributed verso 'Miss Rankin'

Approximate age of artwork: Circa late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: Titled verso 'On the Rhine'

fig 1. A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water.
fig 1. Original 19th Century Antique Grisaille Watercolour Painting 'On the Rhine' Continental Landscape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in Good condition,. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork: 30 x 25 x 0.2 cm including mount (aperture size approx. 19 x 13.5 cm)

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Grisaille Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1072576
Strickland & Russell
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A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water.
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Archive I A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water.

Original 19th Century Antique Grisaille Watercolour Painting 'On the Rhine' Continental Landscape

Archive II A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water. View II
Archive III A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water. View X
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A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water.
Original 19th Century Antique Grisaille Watercolour Painting 'On the Rhine' Continental Landscape
Ref: SA1072576
A 19th-century monochrome grisaille watercolour depicting a river landscape with a castle ruin on a cliff and timber rafts on the water.
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Grisaille is a monochrome painting technique executed entirely in shades of a single colour, typically grey, brown, or sepia wash. Historically popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, artists used this method to study light, shadow, and atmospheric depth before creating full-colour works, or as finished topographical landscape studies.

19th-century monochrome drawings were created using natural earth pigments, sepia ink derived from cuttlefish, or Indian ink applied with fine watercolour brushes onto handmade rag paper. Artists diluted the ink with water in varying degrees to achieve precise tonal graduations across the composition.

Authentic period watercolours usually show age-related patination, subtle toning, or foxing on rag paper, which differs from modern paper. Examining the brushwork under magnification reveals hand-painted tonal layers rather than printed dot matrices, while period framing often features hand-cut mounts.

Monochrome sepia artwork pairs effectively with neutral interior colour palettes, dark timber furniture, or contemporary gallery walls. Placing the painting in an oak or gilded frame with a generous acid-free mount allows the subtle tonal contrasts to stand out against both traditional and contemporary backgrounds.

To prevent fading and paper degradation, watercolour paintings should be mounted using conservation-grade acid-free materials and framed behind UV-protective glass. Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiator heat sources, and areas with fluctuating humidity.
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