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Eloise Harriet Stannard (Follower), Still Life with Baskets, Bird’s Nest & Flowers, Antique Watercolour
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Eloise Harriet Stannard (Follower), Still Life with Baskets, Bird’s Nest & Flowers, Antique Watercolour

19th century
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Description

This late 19th-century English School watercolour depicts an array of flora nestled into a mossy bank, together with a bird’s nest and two baskets.

Late 19th-century English still life painters, such as the Clare family, had a skill for capturing nature’s bounty with finesse. George Clare (1835-1890), for example, would forage through hedgerows for inspiration and his works evoke a gentle walk through the English countryside.

This piece, signed E H Stannard in the lower right, references Eloise Harriet Stannard (1829-1915), the Norwich-based artist. However, we feel that it’s closer to the work of George Clare’s son, Vincent Clare (1855-1930). Either way, it’s a charming portrayal.

Held in a later frame.

Medium: Watercolour on paper

Overall size: 31½” x 26½” / 80cm x 67cm

Year of creation: c. 1890

Provenance: Private collection, UK.

Condition: Overall in presentable order with no issues. Frame in good condition with minor age-related wear.

Our reference: BRV1539

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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Brave Fine Art has dated this Victorian Botanical Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1159790
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BRV1539
Description
This late 19th-century English School watercolour depicts an array of flora nestled into a mossy bank, together with a bird’s nest and two baskets.
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Late 19th-century English still life painters, such as the Clare family, had a skill for capturing nature’s bounty with finesse.
Brave Fine Art

George Clare (1835-1890), for example, would forage through hedgerows for inspiration and his works evoke a gentle walk through the English countryside.

fig 1. A framed watercolour painting depicting a naturalistic still life of flowers, woven baskets, and a small birds nest with eggs.
fig 1. Eloise Harriet Stannard (Follower), Still Life with Baskets, Bird’s Nest & Flowers, Antique Watercolour

This piece, signed E H Stannard in the lower right, references Eloise Harriet Stannard (1829-1915), the Norwich-based artist. However, we feel that it’s closer to the work of George Clare’s son, Vincent Clare (1855-1930). Either way, it’s a charming portrayal.

fig 2. A framed watercolour painting depicting a naturalistic still life of flowers, woven baskets, and a small birds nest with eggs.
fig 2. Eloise Harriet Stannard (Follower), Still Life with Baskets, Bird’s Nest & Flowers, Antique Watercolour

Held in a later frame.

Medium: Watercolour on paper

Overall size: 31½” x 26½” / 80cm x 67cm

Year of creation: c. 1890

Provenance: Private collection, UK.

Condition: Overall in presentable order with no issues. Frame in good condition with minor age-related wear.

Our reference: BRV1539

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Brave Fine Art has dated this Victorian Botanical Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159790
Dealers Internal Ref
BRV1539
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Archive I A framed watercolour painting depicting a naturalistic still life of flowers, woven baskets, and a small birds nest with eggs.

Eloise Harriet Stannard (Follower), Still Life with Baskets, Bird’s Nest & Flowers, Antique Watercolour

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A framed watercolour painting depicting a naturalistic still life of flowers, woven baskets, and a small birds nest with eggs.
Eloise Harriet Stannard (Follower), Still Life With Baskets, Bird’s Nest & Flowers, Antique Watercolour
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A framed watercolour painting depicting a naturalistic still life of flowers, woven baskets, and a small birds nest with eggs.
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Victorian botanical still life paintings are recognised for their detailed, naturalistic portrayals of flowers, plants, and natural elements, often arranged in rustic settings or baskets.

Artists during the nineteenth century typically worked with finely ground natural pigments suspended in gum arabic, applied onto heavy cotton or linen rag paper.

Authentic period watercolours often display natural age-related toning, period framing techniques, hand-drawn detailing, and subtle foxing on paper.

These artworks work well when hung above sideboards or consoles, paired with neutral walls and traditional or eclectic decorative objects.

Preserve watercolour paper by displaying it away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable humidity, and utilizing UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting materials.
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