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Frederick Goodall Watercolour ‘ Peasant Children ‘
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Frederick Goodall Watercolour ‘ Peasant Children ‘

19th century
Sold 28 November 2025 · Graham Reed Fine Art
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Frederick Goodall RA1822-1904.Goodalls first commission ,for Isambard Brunel, was six watercolour paintings of The Thames Tunnel.Four of these were exhibited at the RA when Goodall was 16.His first oil won a Society of of Arts Silver medal.He exhibited work at the RA 27 times between 1838 and 1859.He was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy(ARA) in 1852 and a full Royal Academician (RA) in 1863.He visited Egypt twice in 1858 and 1870 and the Egyptian theme was prominent in his work,with 170 paintings being exhibited at the RA over 46 years. Goodalls work received high praise and acclaim from critics and artists alike and he earned a fortune from his paintings.He had a home built,Grims Dyke,Harrow Weald(1870-1872),designed by Norman Shaw, where he would entertain guests such as the Prince of Wales(laterEdward VII). ‘Peasant Children’ signed watercolour dated 1852,image size 19x25.5 cms,framed size 44x54 cms,Original decorative gilt frame

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Peasant Children Watercolour to the 19th Century.

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SA1123499
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Frederick Goodall RA1822-1904.Goodalls first commission ,for Isambard Brunel, was six watercolour paintings of The Thames Tunnel.Four of these were exhibited at the RA when Goodall was 16.His first oil won a Society of of Arts Silver medal.He exhibited work at the RA 27 times between 1838 and 1859.
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He was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy(ARA) in 1852 and a full Royal Academician (RA) in 1863.
Graham Reed Fine Art

He visited Egypt twice in 1858 and 1870 and the Egyptian theme was prominent in his work,with 170 paintings being exhibited at the RA over 46 years. Goodalls work received high praise and acclaim from critics and artists alike and he earned a fortune from his paintings.He had a home built,Grims Dyke,Harrow Weald(1870-1872),designed by Norman Shaw, where he would entertain guests such as the Prince of Wales(laterEdward VII). ‘Peasant Children’ signed watercolour dated 1852,image size 19x25.5 cms,framed size 44x54 cms,Original decorative gilt frame

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Peasant Children Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1123499
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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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting peasant children gathered outside a rustic cottage. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Frederick Goodall Watercolour ‘ Peasant Children ‘

Archive II An antique watercolour painting depicting peasant children gathered outside a rustic cottage. View II
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Newark Antiques and Interiors
Kelham Rd
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BX
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2017
Items For Sale 238
Items Sold 355
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Verified Since Jun 2017
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Location: Newark Antiques and Interiors, Kelham Rd, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BX, United Kingdom
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An antique watercolour painting depicting peasant children gathered outside a rustic cottage.
FREDERICK GOODALL WATERCOLOUR ‘ PEASANT CHILDREN ‘
Ref: SA1123499
An antique watercolour painting depicting peasant children gathered outside a rustic cottage.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWatercolour on paper
  • ColourMuted Earth Tones
  • MotifsFigurative composition, Rural architecture, Domestic scene
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 54 cm (21 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

Nineteenth-century genre watercolours frequently depicted domestic scenes, rural life, and everyday activities of the working class, reflecting Victorian social interests and romanticised views of agrarian existence.

These works were typically created using fine-ground pigments suspended in a water-soluble binder applied to handmade rag paper or watercolour board, often housed behind protective glass.

Authenticity is evaluated through paper watermarks, the ageing of the paper fibres, pigment analysis, and the presence of period framing, signature styles, or gallery labels on the reverse.

An antique painting adds historical depth to contemporary spaces when framed in traditional wood or gilded moulding and hung in a balanced gallery arrangement or as a focal point.

Preservation requires framing with acid-free archival materials and mounting the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and paper degradation.
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