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English School 19th Century an Interior of a Drawing Room with a Seated Lady Writing
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English School 19th Century an Interior of a Drawing Room with a Seated Lady Writing

19th century
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English School 19th Century

An Interior of a drawing Room with a seated lady writing

pencil and watercolour

11 x 13 in. (26 x 32 cm.)

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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Artware Fineart has dated this 19th Century Watercolour Interior to the 19th Century.

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SA299642
Dealers Internal Reference
3674
Description
English School 19th Century

An Interior of a drawing Room with a seated lady writing

pencil and watercolour

11 x 13 in. (26 x 32 cm.)

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Artware Fineart has dated this 19th Century Watercolour Interior to the 19th Century.

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SA299642
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3674
Artware Fineart
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2008
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A nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a yellow drawing room interior with large bay windows, draped curtains, period furniture, and a seated figure writing at a table.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a yellow drawing room interior with large bay windows, draped curtains, period furniture, and a seated figure writing at a table.

English School 19th Century an Interior of a Drawing Room with a Seated Lady Writing

Archive II A nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a yellow drawing room interior with large bay windows, draped curtains, period furniture, and a seated figure writing at a table. View II
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A nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a yellow drawing room interior with large bay windows, draped curtains, period furniture, and a seated figure writing at a table.
English School 19th Century An Interior of a drawing Room with a seated lady writing
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A nineteenth-century watercolour painting depicting a yellow drawing room interior with large bay windows, draped curtains, period furniture, and a seated figure writing at a table.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Graphite
  • ColourWarm Yellow
  • MotifsBay windows, sheer drapery, panelled walls, period seating
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century English school artwork is a watercolour painting on paper and graphite depicting a Victorian drawing room interior rendered in warm yellow tones. The piece shows architectural details including panelled walls, arched bay windows, and sheer drapery, alongside period seating arrangements. The palette incorporates soft yellows, deep reds, and dark greens across the walls, drapes, and upholstery. Measuring 28 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, this framed depiction carries a classic English Country House aesthetic. Suitable for domestic display today, this artwork hangs effectively above a sideboard or console table in a traditional living room, study, or hallway. The delicate pencil lines and watercolour washes create a charming historical record of nineteenth-century domestic life that complements period interiors and historic property restorations. Its compact proportions allow for versatile placement in both spacious reception rooms and more intimate library spaces.

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During the nineteenth century, interior portraiture became a popular artistic genre in Britain, capturing private domestic spaces, architectural details, and social history. Wealthy households often commissioned artists to document their drawing rooms, library spaces, and private apartments to showcase interior decoration and family life.

Artists utilized water-soluble pigments bound with gum arabic, applied in translucent washes onto heavy rag paper. Fine sable brushes permitted intricate detail work, while graphite pencil underdrawing provided the architectural perspective and framing lines.

Authentic works from this period exhibit characteristic natural ageing on the paper, such as subtle toning or foxing, along with period-correct architectural details, clothing fashions, and painting techniques. Examining the paper weave, watermarks, and historical framing hardware helps confirm period authenticity.

Framed historical artworks integrate well into contemporary spaces when paired with clean-lined furniture or placed within a curated gallery wall. Using an archival mount and a simple moulded frame allows the detailed artwork to serve as a focal point above a console table or desk.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight and source illumination, using UV-filtering glass to prevent pigment fading. Maintain a stable relative humidity environment and utilize acid-free, archival mounting materials to protect the paper substrate from degradation.
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