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The Thirsty Farmer - 19th Century Watercolour
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The Thirsty Farmer - 19th Century Watercolour

19th century
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Rare early 19th century European watercolour showing a farmer with selection of animals having a drink of beer. The detailed group is intron of some old ruins. The painting is beautifully painted and is signed by the artist and dated 1826. It is exquisitely framed in a gilt frame of the period has a lovely gilt edged mount.

Dimensions - 67 x 62 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this 19th Century Pastoral Watercolour to the 1800s.

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SA1146192
Description
Rare early 19th century European watercolour showing a farmer with selection of animals having a drink of beer. The detailed group is intron of some old ruins. The painting is beautifully painted and is signed by the artist and dated 1826. It is exquisitely framed in a gilt frame of the period has a lovely gilt edged mount.

Dimensions - 67 x 62 cms

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this 19th Century Pastoral Watercolour to the 1800s.

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SA1146192
Rue des Fontenelles
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A 19th-century monochrome watercolour painting depicting a farmer drinking beside resting cattle and sheep near stone ruins in a landscape.
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Archive I A 19th-century monochrome watercolour painting depicting a farmer drinking beside resting cattle and sheep near stone ruins in a landscape.

The Thirsty Farmer - 19th Century Watercolour

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A 19th-century monochrome watercolour painting depicting a farmer drinking beside resting cattle and sheep near stone ruins in a landscape.
The Thirsty Farmer - 19th Century Watercolour
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A 19th-century monochrome watercolour painting depicting a farmer drinking beside resting cattle and sheep near stone ruins in a landscape.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Pastoral
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Watercolour
  • ColourMonochrome Grey
  • MotifsGrisaille wash, Pastoral scene, Ruined archway, Livestock figures
  • SizeH 67 cm (26 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This early 19th century European watercolour painting is executed in a pastoral style using ink and watercolour on paper, finished in a monochrome grey palette with a grisaille wash. The detailed scene depicts a farmer drinking beer beside resting livestock figures near a ruined archway, with a signature and the date 1826 visible near the bottom edge. It is enclosed within a period gilt frame with a gilt-edged mount. Measuring 67 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, the work fits into an English Country House design scheme. Suitable for domestic settings today, this painting works well placed above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The monochrome palette and pastoral subject matter coordinate with traditional and classic interior decorative themes.

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Pastoral watercolours of the 19th century focus on rural landscapes, farm workers, and domestic animals, often set against historical ruins to evoke themes of tranquility and historical continuity.

Artists utilized diluted Indian ink or sepia pigments layered over graphite sketches on handmade cotton rag paper to achieve subtle tonal variations.

Authentic period works display natural paper age marks like light foxing, historic framing wear, period-appropriate ink signatures, and detailed hand-drawn draughtsmanship.

Display the framed monochrome piece within a curated gallery wall or position it individually above secondary furniture to add historical contrast to modern decor.

Frame the artwork using acid-free mounting board and UV-filtering glass, ensuring it is kept away from direct sun exposure and damp environments.
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