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Herbert Menzies Marshall Vprws Re Roi – Woodland River Scene with Cottage, Watercolour Signed & Dated 1879
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Herbert Menzies Marshall Vprws Re Roi – Woodland River Scene with Cottage, Watercolour Signed & Dated 1879

19th century
Sold 10 November 2025 · The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd
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A serene and finely executed watercolour of a woodland river scene with cottage by Herbert Menzies Marshall VPRWS RE ROI (1841–1913), signed and dated 1879. This early example of Marshall’s work demonstrates his ability to capture the tranquillity of the English countryside, with subtle use of colour and a balanced composition that draws the viewer into the scene.

The painting is presented in a period frame under glass and remains in excellent condition, with only minor discolouration and the possibility of slight fading to the colours, entirely consistent with its age.

Dimensions:

Painting: 39 × 27.5 cm

Frame: 60 × 50 cm

About the Artist – Herbert Menzies Marshall (1841–1913)

Herbert Menzies Marshall was born in Leeds and trained initially as an architect, studying in Paris before turning to painting due to ill health. He exhibited widely, becoming Vice-President of the Royal Society of Painters in Water-Colours and a member of both the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers and the Royal Institute of Painters in Oils. His career included regular exhibitions at major London galleries, and his work was recognised internationally with a silver medal at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris.

By 1904, Marshall was Professor of Landscape Painting at Queen’s College, London. His paintings are admired for their accuracy, compositional strength, and the subtle atmosphere he brought to both rural and architectural subjects.

Our Ref: 174

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Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd has dated this Victorian Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1158980
Dealers Internal Reference
174
Description
A serene and finely executed watercolour of a woodland river scene with cottage by Herbert Menzies Marshall VPRWS RE ROI (1841–1913), signed and dated 1879. This early example of Marshall’s work demonstrates his ability to capture the tranquillity of the English countryside, with subtle use of colour and a balanced composition that draws the viewer into the scene.
fig 1. A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with cottages and trees under a cloudy sky.
fig 1. Herbert Menzies Marshall Vprws Re Roi – Woodland River Scene with Cottage, Watercolour Signed & Dated 1879

The painting is presented in a period frame under glass and remains in excellent condition, with only minor discolouration and the possibility of slight fading to the colours, entirely consistent with its age.

fig 2. A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with cottages and trees under a cloudy sky.
fig 2. Herbert Menzies Marshall Vprws Re Roi – Woodland River Scene with Cottage, Watercolour Signed & Dated 1879

Dimensions:

Painting: 39 × 27.5 cm

Frame: 60 × 50 cm

About the Artist – Herbert Menzies Marshall (1841–1913)

“
Herbert Menzies Marshall was born in Leeds and trained initially as an architect, studying in Paris before turning to painting due to ill health.
The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd

He exhibited widely, becoming Vice-President of the Royal Society of Painters in Water-Colours and a member of both the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers and the Royal Institute of Painters in Oils. His career included regular exhibitions at major London galleries, and his work was recognised internationally with a silver medal at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris.

fig 3. A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with cottages and trees under a cloudy sky.
fig 3. Herbert Menzies Marshall Vprws Re Roi – Woodland River Scene with Cottage, Watercolour Signed & Dated 1879

By 1904, Marshall was Professor of Landscape Painting at Queen’s College, London. His paintings are admired for their accuracy, compositional strength, and the subtle atmosphere he brought to both rural and architectural subjects.

Our Ref: 174

Free UK delivery

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

The Chelsea Bijouterie Ltd has dated this Victorian Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158980
Dealers Internal Ref
174
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Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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Archive I A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with cottages and trees under a cloudy sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Herbert Menzies Marshall Vprws Re Roi – Woodland River Scene with Cottage, Watercolour Signed & Dated 1879

Archive II A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with cottages and trees under a cloudy sky. View II
Archive III A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with cottages and trees under a cloudy sky. View III
Archive IV A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with cottages and trees under a cloudy sky. View IV
Archive V A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with cottages and trees under a cloudy sky. View V
Archive VI A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with cottages and trees under a cloudy sky. View VI
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A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with cottages and trees under a cloudy sky.
Herbert Menzies Marshall VPRWS RE ROI – Woodland River Scene with Cottage, Watercolour Signed & Dated 1879
Ref: SA1158980
A framed 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river landscape with cottages and trees under a cloudy sky.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour pigment, Wood, Gilt moulding, Glass
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsRiver reflections, Rural cottages, Mature trees, Cloud study
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 60 cm (24 in)

FAQs

Victorian watercolour painting is characterised by meticulous attention to detail, a focus on natural light, and the depiction of rural or urban British scenes using transparent washes of pigment on paper.

Artists during this period typically utilised heavy rag paper made from cotton or linen fibres, gum arabic-based watercolours, and wooden frames with gilt moulding and protective glass.

Authenticity is determined by examining the paper texture, watermark evidence, genuine period framing, hand-mixed pigment characteristics, and artist signatures or exhibition labels on the reverse.

An antique painting adds historical depth to a room when hung against neutral walls, complemented by subtle directional lighting to highlight the delicate brushwork without causing UV damage.

To prevent fading and degradation, antique watercolours must be kept out of direct sunlight, displayed using UV-filtering glass or acrylic, and maintained in stable humidity-controlled environments.
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