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Circa 1920 Watercolor Pair by M.k Rhodes
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Circa 1920 Watercolor Pair by M.k Rhodes

1900 - 1920
Description

Beautiful Pair of water colour paintings by M.K Rhodes

M.K Rhodes illustrated The book 'Birds and Flowers of Jamaica'.

Miss Margaret K. Rhodes received a diploma in industrial design from Leeds college of Arts. Her work in oil and watercolor has been exhibited and proclaimed in England, Canada and Jamaica. In 1955 she designed the winning entry for the emblem used throughout Jamaica to commemorate the Tri-Centenary.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
39cm (15.35")
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Carlton House Antiques has dated this Botanical Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

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SA882607
Description
Beautiful Pair of water colour paintings by M.K Rhodes

M.K Rhodes illustrated The book 'Birds and Flowers of Jamaica'.

Miss Margaret K. Rhodes received a diploma in industrial design from Leeds college of Arts. Her work in oil and watercolor has been exhibited and proclaimed in England, Canada and Jamaica.

In 1955 she designed the winning entry for the emblem used throughout Jamaica to commemorate the Tri-Centenary.
Carlton House Antiques
Height
52cm (20.47")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Carlton House Antiques has dated this Botanical Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA882607
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A framed watercolour illustration depicting a central red hibiscus flower and yellow trumpet blossoms with foliage, signed lower left, within a metallic frame.
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Archive I A framed watercolour illustration depicting a central red hibiscus flower and yellow trumpet blossoms with foliage, signed lower left, within a metallic frame.

Circa 1920 watercolor pair by M.K Rhodes

Archive II A framed watercolour illustration depicting a central red hibiscus flower and yellow trumpet blossoms with foliage, signed lower left, within a metallic frame. View II
Archive III A framed watercolour illustration depicting a central red hibiscus flower and yellow trumpet blossoms with foliage, signed lower left, within a metallic frame. View III
Archive IV A framed watercolour illustration depicting a central red hibiscus flower and yellow trumpet blossoms with foliage, signed lower left, within a metallic frame. View IV
Archive V A framed watercolour illustration depicting a central red hibiscus flower and yellow trumpet blossoms with foliage, signed lower left, within a metallic frame. View V
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A framed watercolour illustration depicting a central red hibiscus flower and yellow trumpet blossoms with foliage, signed lower left, within a metallic frame.
Circa 1920 watercolor pair by M.K Rhodes
Ref: SA882607
A framed watercolour illustration depicting a central red hibiscus flower and yellow trumpet blossoms with foliage, signed lower left, within a metallic frame.
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A botanical watercolour illustration is a genre of fine artwork combining botanical accuracy with aesthetic composition, depicting plant species, blossoms, and foliage using water-based pigments on paper stock.

Early twentieth-century watercolour paintings utilized gum arabic based pigments applied directly onto heavy cotton rag paper. These works were typically presented within card window mounts behind protective glass inside carved or moulded timber frames.

Authentic period watercolours display visible brushstrokes, natural paper aging or light foxing, and artist signatures applied in ink or paint. Inspection of the reverse board, framing nails, and backing paper can further confirm age and provenance.

Botanical artwork can be styled individually on a narrow wall or paired symmetrically above a console table or sideboard. The natural subjects introduce organic shapes and classic colour palettes into contemporary, country, or traditional rooms.

To protect watercolour paintings from fading, display them away from direct sunlight and sources of intense heat or dampness. Ensure the frame employs acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glass to prevent long-term discoloration.
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