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Charming Watercolour Classical Scene Young Ladies and Child
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Charming Watercolour Classical Scene Young Ladies and Child

19th century
Description

This charming Regency period watercolour is a lovely work in beautiful pastel shades dating from around 1800.

The original painting is very well composed in the romantic style with the ladies and child in a rural setting, trying to tempt a dove into a cage.

The painting is set in an oval mount and in its original gilt frame which is in nice original condition.

The frame measures 42 cms by 35 cms

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

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Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Classical Watercolour Painting to the 1800s.

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This charming Regency period watercolour is a lovely work in beautiful pastel shades dating from around 1800.
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The original painting is very well composed in the romantic style with the ladies and child in a rural setting, trying to tempt a dove into a cage.
Rams Head Antiques

The painting is set in an oval mount and in its original gilt frame which is in nice original condition.

The frame measures 42 cms by 35 cms

UK insured packing and delivery is £15

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Classical Watercolour Painting to the 1800s.

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A framed classical watercolour painting depicting two draped female figures and a child beneath trees, presented in a moulded gilt frame.
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Archive I A framed classical watercolour painting depicting two draped female figures and a child beneath trees, presented in a moulded gilt frame.

Charming Watercolour Classical Scene Young Ladies and Child

Archive II A framed classical watercolour painting depicting two draped female figures and a child beneath trees, presented in a moulded gilt frame. View II
Archive III A framed classical watercolour painting depicting two draped female figures and a child beneath trees, presented in a moulded gilt frame. View III
Archive IV A framed classical watercolour painting depicting two draped female figures and a child beneath trees, presented in a moulded gilt frame. View IV
Archive V A framed classical watercolour painting depicting two draped female figures and a child beneath trees, presented in a moulded gilt frame. View V
Archive VI A framed classical watercolour painting depicting two draped female figures and a child beneath trees, presented in a moulded gilt frame. View VI
Archive VII A framed classical watercolour painting depicting two draped female figures and a child beneath trees, presented in a moulded gilt frame. View VII
Archive VIII A framed classical watercolour painting depicting two draped female figures and a child beneath trees, presented in a moulded gilt frame. View VIII
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A framed classical watercolour painting depicting two draped female figures and a child beneath trees, presented in a moulded gilt frame.
Charming Watercolour Classical Scene Young Ladies And Child
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A framed classical watercolour painting depicting two draped female figures and a child beneath trees, presented in a moulded gilt frame.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Paintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialWatercolour on Paper, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourSoft Pastel and Gold
  • MotifsClassical drapery, oval vignette composition, moulded gilt frame, allegorical figures

This Regency period watercolour painting depicts a romantic classical scene of two draped female figures and a child in a rural setting attempting to tempt a bird into a cage, presented in the Neoclassical style. Executed in soft pastel shades of blue, pink, and neutral tones on paper, the artwork uses an oval vignette composition beneath protective glass, housed within a moulded giltwood frame that displays a warm metallic gold finish with corner mitres and surface wear appropriate to its age. The frame measures 42 cm by 35 cm. Suitable for domestic settings of the period or contemporary interiors, the artwork is designed for placement on a wall above a sideboard in a living room, dining area, or hallway to add traditional character. The piece hangs securely using its original framing hardware and brings classic allegorical motifs into a home today.

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Neoclassical watercolours are defined by subjects drawn from classical antiquity, mythology, and allegorical themes. They emphasize clean draftsmanship, balanced compositions, restrained colour palettes, and draped figures reminiscent of Greco-Roman sculpture.

Artisans used natural pigment washes applied to rag paper, which was often mounted onto card backing. Frames were constructed from carved wood or composition plaster applied over timber, then finished with gold leaf gilding and glass glazing.

Authentic period watercolours display natural signs of age such as minor foxing, paper toning, and delicate pigment fading under glass. Inspecting the reverse for hand-forged hanging hardware, period framing labels, and aged backing boards provides further evidence of age.

A classical watercolour can be positioned above a console or incorporated into a mixed-era gallery wall alongside contemporary line drawings. The soft pastel shades and gilded frame contrast effectively against modern muted paint shades or dark, dramatic backdrops.

Keep watercolours away from direct sunlight and sources of heat to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation. Ensure the artwork is mounted using acid-free materials behind UV-protective glass, maintaining a stable humidity level in the room.
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