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Early 19th Century Watercolour of a Country Gentleman
Earl and Rymer
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Early 19th Century Watercolour of a Country Gentleman

19th century
For Sale by Earl and Rymer
Description

Early 19th Century watercolour in a naive manner of a country gentleman, with a shotgun and a small dog, seated on a ladder backed chair.

In a mahogany frame.

Painting - Height 32cm x Width 25.5cm

Frame - Height 45cm x Width 39cm x Depth 4.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated this Antique Sporting Portrait Watercolour to the 19th Century.

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SA1206833
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647
Description
Early 19th Century watercolour in a naive manner of a country gentleman, with a shotgun and a small dog, seated on a ladder backed chair.

In a mahogany frame.

Painting - Height 32cm x Width 25.5cm

Frame - Height 45cm x Width 39cm x Depth 4.5cm

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated this Antique Sporting Portrait Watercolour to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1206833
Dealers Internal Ref
647
Earl and Rymer
Earl and Rymer
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Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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An early 19th-century watercolour portrait of a seated country gentleman holding a shotgun with a hunting dog at his side, framed in dark polished wood.
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An early 19th-century watercolour portrait of a seated country gentleman holding a shotgun with a hunting dog at his side, framed in dark polished wood.
Early 19th Century Watercolour of a Country Gentleman
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An early 19th-century watercolour portrait of a seated country gentleman holding a shotgun with a hunting dog at his side, framed in dark polished wood.
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During the early 19th century, portrait watercolours frequently depicted country gentlemen and sporting figures alongside their hounds and firearms, reflecting contemporary rural pursuits and social status.

Artists utilised natural pigment watercolours applied to woven rag paper, often presented in solid mahogany or rosewood frames with glass covers to protect the delicate medium.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct costume details, natural foxing or toning on rag paper, hand-cut joinery on wooden frames, and subtle age-related fading of organic pigments.

Position the portrait as part of a curated gallery wall alongside contemporary photography or hang it individually above a dark wood sideboard or fireplace mantle to create visual depth and historical contrast.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight and high humidity, utilise UV-filtering glass where possible, and ensure it is mounted with acid-free materials to prevent chemical degradation.
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