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Charles Henry Slater Watercolour ‘ Still Life of Summer Flowers in a Vase ‘
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Charles Henry Slater Watercolour ‘ Still Life of Summer Flowers in a Vase ‘

19th century
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Charles Henry Slater 1820-1890. A Manchester artist who was a realist,still life painter known for his depiction of fruits and flowers.Exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists,Suffolk Street. ‘ Still life of Summer flowers in a vase ‘ signed watercolour,image size 39x27 cms,framed size 64x51 cms.Original decorative period frame.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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SA1242601
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Charles Henry Slater 1820-1890.
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A Manchester artist who was a realist,still life painter known for his depiction of fruits and flowers.
Graham Reed Fine Art

Exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists,Suffolk Street. ‘ Still life of Summer flowers in a vase ‘ signed watercolour,image size 39x27 cms,framed size 64x51 cms.Original decorative period frame.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242601
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

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 blue ceramic vase filled with white, pink, and blue summer flowers resting on a wooden surface.
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Archive I A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a blue ceramic vase filled with white, pink, and blue summer flowers resting on a wooden surface.

Charles Henry Slater Watercolour ‘ Still Life of Summer Flowers in a Vase ‘

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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a blue ceramic vase filled with white, pink, and blue summer flowers resting on a wooden surface.
CHARLES HENRY SLATER WATERCOLOUR ‘ STILL LIFE OF SUMMER FLOWERS IN A VASE ‘
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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a blue ceramic vase filled with white, pink, and blue summer flowers resting on a wooden surface.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWatercolour on Paper
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsBotanical blossoms, Ceramic vase, Still life arrangement
  • SizeH 64 cm (25 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian still life watercolour painting on paper is by the Manchester artist Charles Henry Slater, active from 1820 to 1890, who exhibited at the Royal Society of British Artists in Suffolk Street. The multicoloured botanical arrangement depicts a blue ceramic vase filled with white, pink, and blue summer flowers resting on a wooden surface, with a signature visible on the piece. The framed size measures 64 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, while the image itself measures 39 cm by 27 cm. The artwork sits inside an original decorative period frame. This piece suits placement in a traditional British interior, ideally hung above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway.

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Victorian floral still life watercolours typically feature dense, detailed arrangements of garden flowers in ceramics or glassware. Influenced by natural history studies and the Pre-Raphaelite emphasis on direct observation, artists focused on realistic botanical features, delicate light effects, and soft color transitions.

Nineteenth-century watercolour paintings were executed using water-soluble pigments bound with gum arabic applied to heavy rag paper. Artists utilised natural hair brushes, such as sable, and occasionally incorporated bodycolour (opaque gouache) to highlight delicate petals or texture.

Authentic period watercolours usually display natural signs of aging, such as mild paper foxing or slight pigment fading. Examining the paper substrate for hand-made chain lines, checking for period-correct artist signatures, and inspecting the frame backing for original labels help verify authenticity.

Display the painting as part of a gallery wall alongside contemporary line drawings or architectural photography to create texture and visual contrast. Selecting a clean, modern frame with an acid-free mount bridges the gap between traditional nineteenth-century subject matter and modern minimalist decor.

To prevent fading and paper degradation, frame the artwork using UV-protective glass and acid-free archival mounting materials. Keep the painting out of direct sunlight and maintain stable humidity levels to avoid mold growth or paper distortion.
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