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Cartoon Watercolour
William Carr Antiques
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William Carr Antiques

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Cartoon Watercolour

1920 - 1940
Description

A really fun and characterful original watercolour drawing on paper and framed.

Dating from the early-mid twentieth century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

William Carr Antiques has dated this Framed Caricature Watercolour Illustration to the 1930s.

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SA1217095
Description
A really fun and characterful original watercolour drawing on paper and framed.

Dating from the early-mid twentieth century.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Framed Caricature Watercolour Illustration to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217095
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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A framed watercolour cartoon depicting a bodybuilder in red trunks flexing his muscles with a caricatured male head.
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Archive I A framed watercolour cartoon depicting a bodybuilder in red trunks flexing his muscles with a caricatured male head.

Cartoon Watercolour

Archive II A framed watercolour cartoon depicting a bodybuilder in red trunks flexing his muscles with a caricatured male head. View II
Archive III A framed watercolour cartoon depicting a bodybuilder in red trunks flexing his muscles with a caricatured male head. View III
Archive IV A framed watercolour cartoon depicting a bodybuilder in red trunks flexing his muscles with a caricatured male head. View IV
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
Telephone 07958 023028
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Durham
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 59
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William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
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Location: Durham, United Kingdom
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A framed watercolour cartoon depicting a bodybuilder in red trunks flexing his muscles with a caricatured male head.
Cartoon Watercolour
Ref: SA1217095
A framed watercolour cartoon depicting a bodybuilder in red trunks flexing his muscles with a caricatured male head.
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Caricature art emerged during the Renaissance but gained widespread popularity in 18th and 19th-century Europe through satirical publications and political commentary. Artists used water-based paints to rapidly produce vibrant, exaggerated figurative portraits for editorial publications and private commission.

Traditional watercolour caricature illustrations are executed on heavy cotton or wood-pulp paper using transparent water-based pigments and india ink. These are typically mounted on acid-free backing boards and framed behind protective glass to preserve the paper integrity.

Authentic watercolour paintings display varied paint depth, visible pencil under-drawings, natural pigment pooling, and textured paper grain. Unlike photomechanical prints, original hand-painted works show subtle brush marks and lack halftone dot patterns under magnification.

Humorous and satirical artwork works well within eclectic gallery walls, home offices, or hallway displays. Pairing exaggerated figurative art with sleek modern frames creates an engaging focal point that adds distinct personality to transitional spaces.

Watercolour pigments on paper are susceptible to fading and moisture damage. Display artwork away from direct sunlight, avoid humid environments, and ensure the piece is framed with UV-protective glass and conservation-grade mounts.
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