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The Seamstress Watercolour Portrait Painting 1950 Mid-century Impressionist
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The Seamstress Watercolour Portrait Painting 1950 Mid-century Impressionist

1940 - 1960
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The Seamstress Watercolour Portrait painting 1950 Mid-Century Impressionist

Brief Description:

This is a wonderful, original, signed and dated (1950) Mid-Century Impressionist Watercolour Painting depicting an attractive female Seamstress, who is seated at her work table with a Singer sewing machine before her.

It is a beautiful work that is signed and dated in the lower right corner.

Mounted within a good quality (later) gilt and glazed frame.

Attributes:

Watercolour on Paper

Signed Indistinctly

Circa/dated: 1950

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall superb original condition commensurate with age.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 14.2'' | 36 cm

Width: 12'' | 30.4 cm

Depth: 1'' | 2.5 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
30.4cm (11.97")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Mid Century Seamstress Watercolour to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224087
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Description
The Seamstress Watercolour Portrait painting 1950 Mid-Century Impressionist

Brief Description:

This is a wonderful, original, signed and dated (1950) Mid-Century Impressionist Watercolour Painting depicting an attractive female Seamstress, who is seated at her work table with a Singer sewing machine before her.

fig 1. A mid-century impressionist watercolour painting depicting a seamstress seated beside a table, presented inside an ornate gilt frame.
fig 1. The Seamstress Watercolour Portrait Painting 1950 Mid-century Impressionist

It is a beautiful work that is signed and dated in the lower right corner.

Mounted within a good quality (later) gilt and glazed frame.

Attributes:

Watercolour on Paper

Signed Indistinctly

Circa/dated: 1950

fig 2. A mid-century impressionist watercolour painting depicting a seamstress seated beside a table, presented inside an ornate gilt frame.
fig 2. The Seamstress Watercolour Portrait Painting 1950 Mid-century Impressionist

Condition:

“
Both the painting and the frame are offered in an overall superb original condition commensurate with age.
Artsonline

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 14.2'' | 36 cm

Width: 12'' | 30.4 cm

Depth: 1'' | 2.5 cm

fig 3. A mid-century impressionist watercolour painting depicting a seamstress seated beside a table, presented inside an ornate gilt frame.
fig 3. The Seamstress Watercolour Portrait Painting 1950 Mid-century Impressionist

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 4. A mid-century impressionist watercolour painting depicting a seamstress seated beside a table, presented inside an ornate gilt frame.
fig 4. The Seamstress Watercolour Portrait Painting 1950 Mid-century Impressionist

Great care and time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 5. A mid-century impressionist watercolour painting depicting a seamstress seated beside a table, presented inside an ornate gilt frame.
fig 5. The Seamstress Watercolour Portrait Painting 1950 Mid-century Impressionist

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 6. A mid-century impressionist watercolour painting depicting a seamstress seated beside a table, presented inside an ornate gilt frame.
fig 6. The Seamstress Watercolour Portrait Painting 1950 Mid-century Impressionist

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders are welcome

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Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
30.4cm (11.97")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Mid Century Seamstress Watercolour to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224087
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A mid-century impressionist watercolour painting depicting a seamstress seated beside a table, presented inside an ornate gilt frame.
The Seamstress Watercolour Portrait painting 1950 Mid-Century Impressionist
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  • ObjectOriginal Painting
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Impressionism
  • MaterialWatercolour on Paper, Gilt Wood Frame
  • ColourMuted Violet
  • MotifsSeated figure, Impressionist washes, Moulded floral frame
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 30.4 cm (12 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

An original 1950 Mid-Century Impressionist watercolour painting depicts a female seamstress seated at a work table with a Singer sewing machine before her, rendered in muted violet tones with Impressionist washes. The artwork is signed and dated in the lower right corner and mounted within a glazed frame decorated with moulded floral carved details in a gold finish. The overall dimensions measure 36 cm high, 30.4 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. Placement suits a narrow wall space within an English Country House interior style. The piece provides an artistic focal point when hung individually or combined within a curated salon wall arrangement in a living room, hallway, or study.

FAQs

Mid-century impressionist portraiture combines fluid watercolour washes with spontaneous brushwork, capturing everyday working scenes and human figures rather than formal studio poses. The focus remains on light, colour relationships, and immediate visual impressions.

Mid-century artists typically used water-soluble pigments applied to heavy cotton rag paper. Works were preserved behind glass within carved wood or moulded plaster frames, often finished with gold leaf or metallic gilding.

Authentic period watercolours display natural paper aging, precise artist signatures or dates in graphite or ink, and visible layer build-up from translucent washes. Original backboards and period frame construction also help verify age.

Place the artwork as a focal point within a gallery wall or position it individually on a narrow wall space. Contrast the traditional gilded frame with contemporary clean-lined furniture to create a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Display watercolour art away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper distortion. Use UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting materials when reframing to ensure long-term preservation.
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