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Portrait Watercolour by Henry Edrington Hobson
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Portrait Watercolour by Henry Edrington Hobson

19th century
Sold 16 April 2025 · William Rand Antiques
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A delightful Victorian watercolour portrait painting by Henry Edrington Hobson (1820–1881). Beautifully executed. Signed lower right H E Hobson and dated 1870. In superb condition throughout, professionally cleaned and reframed.

Henry Edrington Hobson (1820–1881) was the son of the artist Henry Hobson of Bath, who was a topographical etcher, active around 1819 to 1846. He exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1857 and 1866. He married the portrait watercolourist Ada Vinson Hardy (1829–1911), with whom he had five children. Their children also became artists, one of whom, Mabel (1867–1943), painted miniatures and married the illustrator William Lee Hankey (1869–1952).

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Watercolour to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1135852
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A delightful Victorian watercolour portrait painting by Henry Edrington Hobson (1820–1881). Beautifully executed. Signed lower right H E Hobson and dated 1870. In superb condition throughout, professionally cleaned and reframed.
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Henry Edrington Hobson (1820–1881) was the son of the artist Henry Hobson of Bath, who was a topographical etcher, active around 1819 to 1846.
William Rand Antiques

He exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1857 and 1866. He married the portrait watercolourist Ada Vinson Hardy (1829–1911), with whom he had five children. Their children also became artists, one of whom, Mabel (1867–1943), painted miniatures and married the illustrator William Lee Hankey (1869–1952).

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Antique Portrait Watercolour to the Victorian era.

Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
39.5cm (15.55")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
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SA1135852
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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Archive I An oval watercolour portrait of a woman in a blue dress, set inside a neutral mount and a thin metallic-finished frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Portrait Watercolour by Henry Edrington Hobson

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An oval watercolour portrait of a woman in a blue dress, set inside a neutral mount and a thin metallic-finished frame.
Portrait Watercolour by Henry Edrington Hobson
Ref: SA1135852
An oval watercolour portrait of a woman in a blue dress, set inside a neutral mount and a thin metallic-finished frame.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour pigment, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsOval aperture mount, Figurative subject, Detailed brushwork, Signed lower right
  • SizeH 46.5 cm (18 in) x W 39.5 cm (16 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

Nineteenth-century portrait watercolours typically feature delicate pigment layering, expressive brushwork, and a focus on capturing natural likeness within an intimate oval or rectangular composition.

These works were traditionally executed using finely ground pigments suspended in a water-soluble binder applied to handmade rag paper or card stock, often housed within wooden frames under glass.

Authenticity is identified through paper watermarks, period-appropriate framing techniques, natural gum arabic gloss visible under magnification, and the ageing characteristics of the paper and pigments.

Pairing a historic framed artwork with neutral walls and minimalist modern surroundings creates a striking contrast that highlights the intricate detail and heritage of the piece.

To prevent fading and degradation, antique watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight, maintained in stable humidity conditions, and framed using acid-free archival mounts.
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