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Sir James Drogmore Linton Watercolour ‘Mary Queen of Scots ‘
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Sir James Drogmore Linton Watercolour ‘Mary Queen of Scots ‘

19th century
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Sir James Drogmore Linton PRI HRSW 1840-1916.Painter of figure subjects in watercolour ; portraits and historical pictures in oil; lithographer.Pupil at JM Leighs Art School,and exhibited from 1863 onwards,at the RA,from 1865,SS,NWS(104 works),GG,NG,Dudley Gallery and elsewhere.In his early years he made many drawings for The Graphic; became an Associate of the NWS in 1867; RI in 1870;PRI 1884-98,1909-16;knighted in 1885.His studio sale was held at Christie’s on January 19,1917. ‘ Mary Queen of Scot’s’ initialled watercolour,image 46.5x32.5 cms ,framed size 70x55 cms; provenance : with Adam Schoon,Fine Art Dealer

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

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Sir James Drogmore Linton PRI HRSW 1840-1916.Painter of figure subjects in watercolour ; portraits and historical pictures in oil; lithographer.
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Pupil at JM Leighs Art School,and exhibited from 1863 onwards,at the RA,from 1865,SS,NWS(104 works),GG,NG,Dudley Gallery and elsewhere.
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In his early years he made many drawings for The Graphic; became an Associate of the NWS in 1867; RI in 1870;PRI 1884-98,1909-16;knighted in 1885.His studio sale was held at Christie’s on January 19,1917. ‘ Mary Queen of Scot’s’ initialled watercolour,image 46.5x32.5 cms ,framed size 70x55 cms; provenance : with Adam Schoon,Fine Art Dealer

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

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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 a woman in historical Renaissance attire with a lace ruff collar, holding a green book beside a table with a small blue vase and brass platter. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a woman in historical Renaissance attire with a lace ruff collar, holding a green book beside a table with a small blue vase and brass platter. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Sir James Drogmore Linton Watercolour ‘Mary Queen of Scots ‘

Archive II A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a woman in historical Renaissance attire with a lace ruff collar, holding a green book beside a table with a small blue vase and brass platter. View II
Archive III A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a woman in historical Renaissance attire with a lace ruff collar, holding a green book beside a table with a small blue vase and brass platter. View III
Archive IV A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a woman in historical Renaissance attire with a lace ruff collar, holding a green book beside a table with a small blue vase and brass platter. View IV
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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a woman in historical Renaissance attire with a lace ruff collar, holding a green book beside a table with a small blue vase and brass platter.
SIR JAMES DROGMORE LINTON WATERCOLOUR ‘MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS ‘
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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a woman in historical Renaissance attire with a lace ruff collar, holding a green book beside a table with a small blue vase and brass platter.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper
  • ColourSage Green
  • MotifsLace ruff collar, Renaissance costume, Brass charger, Velvet bonnet

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Victorian historical watercolour paintings are nineteenth-century works on paper that depict narrative, literary, or historical themes, often inspired by Tudor, Renaissance, or medieval subjects. Artists utilised fine brushwork and layered glazes to achieve rich detail and colour fidelity.

Artists employed finely ground mineral and botanical pigments bound with gum arabic, applied onto thick rag paper manufactured from cotton or linen fibres. Works were framed under glass with acid-free mounts to protect the organic pigments from environmental degradation.

Authentic pieces frequently feature artist monograms or signatures in the lower corners, natural age toning or light foxing on the paper backing, and period-appropriate framing construction. Researching documented artist catalogues and examining paint application under magnification also assists authentication.

Displaying historical portraits alongside dark timber furniture or incorporating them into a curated gallery wall creates visual interest in study spaces, hallways, or dining rooms. Pairing antique gilt or dark wood frames with contemporary wall paint adds structured contrast.

Watercolours must be kept out of direct sunlight and displayed under UV-filtering glass to prevent pigment fading. Maintain a stable indoor humidity level and ensure mounting materials are 100% acid-free to avoid paper discolouration.
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