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Edward Hargitt 1857 Signed Original Victorian 19th Century Antique Gouache Watercolour Painting Botanical Study of Wild Primrose Flowers
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Edward Hargitt 1857 Signed Original Victorian 19th Century Antique Gouache Watercolour Painting Botanical Study of Wild Primrose Flowers

19th century
Description

Type of artwork: Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper/Card

Artist and signature: Signed with Monogram E H and attributed versa Ed Hargitt R I

Edward Hargitt, RI, ROI, Scottish, 1835-95

Primrose Still Life Flower Study

Approximate age of artwork: Indistinctly Dated May 6 (18)57

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection

Condition report: Considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of painting incl. mount is approx. 20 x 19 cm (mount aperture approx 8.5 x 7.5 cm)

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Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Botanical Watercolour Painting to the 1850s.

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SA1186324
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Description
Type of artwork: Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper/Card

Artist and signature: Signed with Monogram E H and attributed versa Ed Hargitt R I

Edward Hargitt, RI, ROI, Scottish, 1835-95

Primrose Still Life Flower Study

fig 1. A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background.
fig 1. Edward Hargitt 1857 Signed Original Victorian 19th Century Antique Gouache Watercolour Painting Botanical Study of Wild Primrose Flowers

Approximate age of artwork: Indistinctly Dated May 6 (18)57

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection

Condition report: Considered to be in good condition in line with age. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of painting incl. mount is approx. 20 x 19 cm (mount aperture approx 8.5 x 7.5 cm)

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Botanical Watercolour Painting to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1186324
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background.

Edward Hargitt 1857 Signed Original Victorian 19th Century Antique Gouache Watercolour Painting Botanical Study of Wild Primrose Flowers

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background. View XIII
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A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background.
Edward Hargitt 1857 Signed Original Victorian 19th Century Antique Gouache Watercolour Painting Botanical Study of Wild Primrose Flowers
Ref: SA1186324
A 19th-century Victorian botanical gouache study depicting white and yellow wild primrose flowers with green leaves on a brown paper background.
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Victorian botanical studies emerged during the nineteenth century alongside an increased interest in natural history, horticulture, and meticulous observational science. Artists used fine brushwork in watercolour or gouache to capture accurate physical descriptions of plant species, combining aesthetic composition with botanical precision.

Nineteenth-century artists typically employed opaque water-based pigments known as gouache, watercolours, and natural gum binders applied to paper or card. Toned papers, such as mid-grey or dark brown, were often selected to provide background contrast and accentuate white and light-coloured floral highlights.

Authentic period works feature physical signs of age, such as natural paper discolouration, foxing, and fine surface matte textures characteristic of antique pigments. Period-appropriate signatures, monograms, dates, and historical framing labels offer additional structural confirmation.

A small botanical painting can be styled individually in a compact space or grouped alongside other natural history illustrations in a gallery wall layout. Pairing the piece with neutral matting and dark wood or gilded frames enhances traditional architecture as well as contemporary interiors.

Preserve watercolour and gouache works by keeping them away from direct sunlight and high-humidity environments to prevent fading and mould growth. Frame the artwork using UV-filtering glass and acid-free archival matting to prevent direct contact between the paper surface and the glass cover.
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