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James Hayllar Large Watercolour ‘Three Feet in Her Boots’
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James Hayllar Large Watercolour ‘Three Feet in Her Boots’

19th century
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James Hayllar RBA 1829-1920.Painter of portraits,figure subjects and landscapes..Exhibited atRA,1859–98,BI,but mostly at SS,of which he was a member.At first he painted mainly portraits,but in 1866 he took up subjects of children,achieving his first success with ‘ Miss Lily’s Carriage stops the Way’.From this time on he continued to paint a great many subjects involving children and pretty girls.Four of his daughters,Jessica,Edith Mary and Kate,were also talented artists,exhibiting alongside their father at the RA.A study of the the work of James Hayllar and his daughters was published by Christopher Wood in The Connoisseur April-May 1974. ‘Three Feet in Her Boots’ signed watercolour dated 1883,image size 90.5x62.5 cms,framed size 115x87.5 cms.House in original frame which has been painted white to give it a contemporary twist.A most impressive watercolour by a significant artist.

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James Hayllar RBA 1829-1920.Painter of portraits,figure subjects and landscapes..Exhibited atRA,1859–98,BI,but mostly at SS,of which he was a member.
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At first he painted mainly portraits,but in 1866 he took up subjects of children,achieving his first success with ‘ Miss Lily’s Carriage stops the Way’.
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From this time on he continued to paint a great many subjects involving children and pretty girls.Four of his daughters,Jessica,Edith Mary and Kate,were also talented artists,exhibiting alongside their father at the RA.A study of the the work of James Hayllar and his daughters was published by Christopher Wood in The Connoisseur April-May 1974. ‘Three Feet in Her Boots’ signed watercolour dated 1883,image size 90.5x62.5 cms,framed size 115x87.5 cms.House in original frame which has been painted white to give it a contemporary twist.A most impressive watercolour by a significant artist.

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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Watercolour Genre Painting to the Victorian era.

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Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
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Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting an elderly man measuring a young girl in a brown dress against a brick wall.
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Archive I A Victorian watercolour painting depicting an elderly man measuring a young girl in a brown dress against a brick wall.

James Hayllar Large Watercolour ‘Three Feet in Her Boots’

Archive II A Victorian watercolour painting depicting an elderly man measuring a young girl in a brown dress against a brick wall. View II
Archive III A Victorian watercolour painting depicting an elderly man measuring a young girl in a brown dress against a brick wall. View III
Archive IV A Victorian watercolour painting depicting an elderly man measuring a young girl in a brown dress against a brick wall. View IV
Archive V A Victorian watercolour painting depicting an elderly man measuring a young girl in a brown dress against a brick wall. View V
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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting an elderly man measuring a young girl in a brown dress against a brick wall.
JAMES HAYLLAR LARGE WATERCOLOUR ‘THREE FEET IN HER BOOTS’
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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting an elderly man measuring a young girl in a brown dress against a brick wall.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWatercolour on paper
  • ColourEarthy Brown
  • MotifsNarrative scene, Figurative depiction, Brick wall background, Victorian costume

This Victorian watercolour by James Hayllar RBA bears the signature and date 1883. Rendered in earthy brown tones, the painting depicts a narrative figurative scene with a Victorian costume motif against a brick wall background. The original frame has been painted white to give it a contemporary twist. The image size is 90.5 x 62.5 cm and the framed size is 115 x 87.5 cm. Suitable for placement above a sideboard in an English country house interior, the artwork brings historical character and narrative charm to a domestic living space or hallway. The work reflects the artist's focus on children and figure subjects, establishing a connection to the broader tradition of Victorian painting represented at the Royal Academy and other British art societies during the nineteenth century.

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British genre watercolours of the 19th century are defined by their narrative focus on everyday domestic and rural life. Artists emphasized sentimental storytelling, fine brushwork, and naturalistic depictions of clothing, architectural details, and human interaction.

Victorian artists typically painted with natural pigment-based watercolours on thick, hand-made cotton or linen rag paper. Works were often framed behind glass with acid-free mounts to protect delicate pigments from environmental exposure.

Authentic period watercolours usually feature period-appropriate paper age marks, signatures or dates rendered in fluid watercolour or pencil, and evidence of historic framing. Examining the paper grain and natural tonal fading under magnification can help distinguish originals from photomechanical prints.

A Victorian watercolour can be styled in traditional or eclectic spaces by hanging it within a tailored gallery wall or as a standalone focal piece above period furniture. Pair with warm timber surfaces, classic brass lighting, and muted wall paint to complement earthy pigments.

Preserve watercolour art by hanging it away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to prevent fading and foxing. Ensure the artwork is mounted using UV-filtering glass and archival, acid-free backing materials.
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