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Theresa Sylvester Stannard Watercolour ‘ the Thatched Cottage and Garden’
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Theresa Sylvester Stannard Watercolour ‘ the Thatched Cottage and Garden’

1900 - 1920
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Theresa Sylvester Stannard 1898-1947.Theresa was the only daughter of Henry Sylvester Stannard.She was Born at Flitwick and educated at Bedford High School.She received her artistic training from her father.She showed early promise and by the age of sixteen she had a picture exhibited at the Royal Academy.Like other members of the Stannard family,Theresa’s paintings were favoured by the the Royal family: both Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra purchased her work. ‘The Thatched Cottage and Garden’ signed watercolour.,signed watercolour,image size 18x26 cms,framed size 48x38.5 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
38.5cm (15.16")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Cottage Garden Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

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SA919922
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Theresa Sylvester Stannard 1898-1947.Theresa was the only daughter of Henry Sylvester Stannard.She was Born at Flitwick and educated at Bedford High School.She received her artistic training from her father.She showed early promise and by the age of sixteen she had a picture exhibited at the Royal Academy.
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Like other members of the Stannard family,Theresa’s paintings were favoured by the the Royal family: both Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra purchased her work.
Graham Reed Fine Art

‘The Thatched Cottage and Garden’ signed watercolour.,signed watercolour,image size 18x26 cms,framed size 48x38.5 cms.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
38.5cm (15.16")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Cottage Garden Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA919922
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 watercolour painting depicting a thatched roof cottage with a brick chimney and a garden filled with yellow and purple flowers.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting a thatched roof cottage with a brick chimney and a garden filled with yellow and purple flowers.

Theresa Sylvester Stannard Watercolour ‘ the Thatched Cottage and Garden’

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting a thatched roof cottage with a brick chimney and a garden filled with yellow and purple flowers. View II
Archive III A watercolour painting depicting a thatched roof cottage with a brick chimney and a garden filled with yellow and purple flowers. View III
Archive IV A watercolour painting depicting a thatched roof cottage with a brick chimney and a garden filled with yellow and purple flowers. View IV
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Graham Reed Fine Art

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Kelham Rd
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Nottinghamshire
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A watercolour painting depicting a thatched roof cottage with a brick chimney and a garden filled with yellow and purple flowers.
THERESA SYLVESTER STANNARD WATERCOLOUR ‘ THE THATCHED COTTAGE AND GARDEN’
Ref: SA919922
A watercolour painting depicting a thatched roof cottage with a brick chimney and a garden filled with yellow and purple flowers.
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  • ObjectFine Art Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEnglish School
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper, Glass, Wood
  • ColourMuted Green
  • MotifsThatched roof, Cottage garden, Brick chimney, Timber framing
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 38.5 cm (15 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This fine art painting is an English School watercolour on paper presented behind glass within a wood frame, dating from 1920. The artwork depicts a thatched roof cottage with timber framing, a brick chimney, and a cottage garden filled with yellow and purple flowers against a muted green palette. The composition shows visible brushstrokes depicting a stone path, lush bushes, and soft daylight casting gentle shadows across the scene. The framed piece measures 48 cm high, 38.5 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. It suits placement in a living room, hallway, or study, displayed above a sideboard to add a traditional touch to an English country house interior.

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British cottage garden watercolours from this era typically feature detailed depictions of rural thatched cottages, abundant flower gardens, and soft natural lighting. Artists of this movement focused on capturing traditional countryside scenes with fine brushwork and layered translucent washes.

Traditional watercolour paintings are created using water-soluble pigments bound with gum arabic applied onto heavy cotton rag paper. These works are framed under glass with acid-free mounting materials to protect the delicate paper from ambient atmospheric exposure.

Authenticity is evaluated by inspecting artist signatures, assessing period-appropriate paper and pigment aging, and examining original framing labels on the reverse. Provenance records and comparative analysis with recorded gallery archives also confirm artist attribution.

A classic rural watercolour adds character when layered on a gallery wall alongside contemporary line drawings or hung as a focal piece above a timber sideboard. Pairing traditional framed artwork with modern minimalist furnishings creates balanced visual contrast.

Watercolour paintings must be kept out of direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper foxing. Utilising UV-protective glass and archival acid-free matting ensures long-term structural and visual preservation.
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