Antique English Watercolour Print of Four Soldiers, by Artist with Initials ‘Dm’ (Circa 1925)

This is a beautiful watercolour print of four British soldiers of the First or Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards, circa 1925, in good condition.

Summary:

• Circa: 1925

• Artist: Initials ‘DM’

• Provenance: England, UK

• Medium: Hand tinted

• Watercolours on a print

• On paper

• Depicts 4 types of British soldiers (in fighting order)

• Contemporary ebonised vinyl frame

• Good overall condition

• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

• 14-day free UK returns policy

Description:

Here is a good quality English watercolour print of four British soldiers of the First or Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards, circa 1925, in good condition. It is a hand painted print, also known as “hand tinted print”, whereby a print has been made on paper and then coloured in by hand with watercolour paints. The painting depicts four different kinds of soldier in different types of uniform, including a guardsman in fighting order, a field officer in drill order, a subaltern in marching order and a sergeant in drill order. The four soldiers are shown standing in a row, on a plain white background. Each of the soldiers is labelled accordingly towards the bottom of the picture, indicating that this was probably originally commissioned as an official painting. From left to right, the picture depicts the following military personnel:

Guardsman - Service Dress (Fighting Order)

Field Officer - Service Dress (Drill Order)

Subaltern - Service Dress (Marching Order)

Sergeant - Service Dress (Drill Order)

The painting displays a high level of clarity and attention to detail, with accurate colours and crisp lines. At the bottom right corner is the Artist’s initials ‘DM’ and the year ‘1925’, within a shield. The picture is mounted with a burgundy mat and a black vinyl frame.

Condition Report:

This painting is in good condition. Nominal old use marks to the frame and glass, and yellowing to the paper, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. The painting is free from rips or tears and the glass is free from cracks. The painting retains its original backing. The painting has been reframed in recent times. Overall, the painting is in good condition and given the age of it, some minor wear and tear is always to be expected. The frame is solid and the picture is ready to hang.

Dimensions:

Height = 50.6cm or 19?” or 1ft 7?”

Width = 60.9cm or 24” or 2ft

Depth = 1.4cm or 0½”

Frame Width = 1.7cm or 0?”

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas, please contact us for a delivery quote.

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