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John Sherrin Watercolour ‘ Primroses and a Birds Nest on a Mossy Bank’
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John Sherrin Watercolour ‘ Primroses and a Birds Nest on a Mossy Bank’

19th century
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John Sherrin RI 1819-1896.One of the few known pupils of William Hunt,John Sherrin would come to equal his master as a painter of intimate still life compositions and animal subjects.From 1859 until his death he exhibited at the Royal Academy,The Royal Society of British Artists and the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour.He was elected an associate of the Royal Institute in 1866,and a full member in 1879. ‘ Primroses and a Birds Nest on a Mossy Bank’ signed watercolour,dated 1880; image size 27 x35 cms,framed size 48x57 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Botanical Watercolour Painting to the 1880s.

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John Sherrin RI 1819-1896.
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One of the few known pupils of William Hunt,John Sherrin would come to equal his master as a painter of intimate still life compositions and animal subjects.
Graham Reed Fine Art

From 1859 until his death he exhibited at the Royal Academy,The Royal Society of British Artists and the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour.He was elected an associate of the Royal Institute in 1866,and a full member in 1879. ‘ Primroses and a Birds Nest on a Mossy Bank’ signed watercolour,dated 1880; image size 27 x35 cms,framed size 48x57 cms.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Botanical Watercolour Painting to the 1880s.

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SA931764
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 pale yellow primroses and a woven birds nest containing four pale green eggs on a mossy bank.
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Archive I A Victorian watercolour painting depicting pale yellow primroses and a woven birds nest containing four pale green eggs on a mossy bank.

John Sherrin Watercolour ‘ Primroses and a Birds Nest on a Mossy Bank’

Archive II A Victorian watercolour painting depicting pale yellow primroses and a woven birds nest containing four pale green eggs on a mossy bank. View II
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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting pale yellow primroses and a woven birds nest containing four pale green eggs on a mossy bank.
JOHN SHERRIN WATERCOLOUR ‘ PRIMROSES AND A BIRDS NEST ON A MOSSY BANK’
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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting pale yellow primroses and a woven birds nest containing four pale green eggs on a mossy bank.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Naturalism
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper, Gouache
  • ColourGreen and Brown
  • MotifsPrimrose blossoms, Bird nest with eggs, Mossy embankment
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This Victorian Naturalism watercolour painting by John Sherrin dates to 1880 and depicts a detailed English countryside scene. Rendered in watercolour and gouache on paper, the composition shows pale yellow primrose blossoms nestled amongst textured green leaves, a woven bird nest containing four pale green eggs, and a fallen reddish-brown flower on a mossy brown and green embankment. The painting carries the artist's signature and is preserved within a frame measuring 48 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep. Positioned above a sideboard, this artwork brings an authentic English Country House aesthetic to a dining room, hallway, or living space. The intimate still life subject matter displays delicate brushwork and naturalistic colouration, capturing the intricate textures of foliage, feathers, and soil from the late nineteenth century. It provides a classic focal point for traditional interiors without dominating the surrounding wall space.

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Victorian natural history watercolours emerged during the 19th century, driven by a growing cultural fascination with botany, ornithology, and the natural world. Artists focused on meticulous detail, capturing plant life, birds nests, and woodland floors with near-photographic accuracy.

Painters typically worked on heavy cotton or linen rag paper using water-soluble pigments bound with gum arabic. Opaque highlights were frequently achieved using gouache or bodycolour alongside delicate layers of transparent watercolour washes.

Authentic period works feature fine stippling or dry-brush techniques, visible paper aging such as light toning or foxing, and artist signatures or monograms consistent with 19th-century records.

Botanical watercolours integrate well into layered gallery walls, above sideboards, or within traditional study spaces. Framing the artwork in a simple gilt or dark wood frame allows it to bridge both classic and contemporary decor schemes.

To prevent fading and paper degradation, display watercolour paintings away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Frame the piece using acid-free mounting boards and UV-filtering protective glass.
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