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Alice Macallan Swan Watercolour Watercolour ‘ Still Life of Polyanthus ‘
Graham Reed Fine Art
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Alice Macallan Swan Watercolour Watercolour ‘ Still Life of Polyanthus ‘

1920 - 1940
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Alice Macallan Swan RWS 1864-1939.Painter of flowers,landscapes and figure subjects,often in watercolour.Born in Worcester,sister of J.M.Swan, who trained her in art.Exhibited at the leading London galleries from 1882,mainly at the RA and RWS and was elected ARWS 1908,RWS 1929. Lived London.

‘ Still Life of Polyanthus’ signed watercolour, image size31x36 cms ,framed size 54x69 cms.Original period frame

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Floral Still Life Watercolour to the 1930s.

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SA1082125
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Alice Macallan Swan RWS 1864-1939.Painter of flowers,landscapes and figure subjects,often in watercolour.Born in Worcester,sister of J.M.Swan, who trained her in art.
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Exhibited at the leading London galleries from 1882,mainly at the RA and RWS and was elected ARWS 1908,RWS 1929.
Graham Reed Fine Art

Lived London.

‘ Still Life of Polyanthus’ signed watercolour, image size31x36 cms ,framed size 54x69 cms.Original period frame

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Floral Still Life Watercolour to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1082125
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 framed watercolour painting depicting a dense bouquet of yellow, purple, and brown polyanthus flowers in a ceramic vessel.
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Archive I A framed watercolour painting depicting a dense bouquet of yellow, purple, and brown polyanthus flowers in a ceramic vessel.

Alice Macallan Swan Watercolour Watercolour ‘ Still Life of Polyanthus ‘

Archive II A framed watercolour painting depicting a dense bouquet of yellow, purple, and brown polyanthus flowers in a ceramic vessel. View II
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A framed watercolour painting depicting a dense bouquet of yellow, purple, and brown polyanthus flowers in a ceramic vessel.
ALICE MACALLAN SWAN WATERCOLOUR WATERCOLOUR ‘ STILL LIFE OF POLYANTHUS ‘
Ref: SA1082125
A framed watercolour painting depicting a dense bouquet of yellow, purple, and brown polyanthus flowers in a ceramic vessel.
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Botanical watercolour painting gained prominence in Britain during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, combining scientific observation with decorative fine art. Artists documented floral varieties using delicate washes on paper, a technique that became a cornerstone of British art history.

Turn-of-the-century watercolours were rendered using natural gum-arabic-bound pigments applied onto heavy cotton rag paper. Works were typically presented beneath acid-free card mounts and secured within carved wooden frames with gilt or painted finishes.

Authentic period watercolours display characteristic ageing, such as subtle paper foxing and natural toning along mount lines. Examination of signatures, original gallery labels on the backboard, and historical framing techniques provides further verification of age.

A floral watercolour can be hung above a console table or sideboard to create a focal point, or combined with period prints in a curated gallery wall. Pairing traditional gilt-framed art with contemporary furniture provides balanced visual interest in modern living spaces.

To prevent fading and discolouration, display watercolours away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Using UV-filtering glass and archival mounting materials protects the paper support and pigments from environmental degradation over time.
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