William Moore, Portrait of a Boy - Antique Watercolour

Name: William Moore, Portrait of a Boy - Antique Watercolour
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA934319
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Brave Fine Art

Description

This fine portrait by British artist William Moore (1790-1851) depicts a young man holding a book. He’s wearing a white shirt, black necktie, waistcoat and unbuttoned frock coat.

During the 1830s, the frock coat tended to be worn for informal occasions during the day with the tailcoat a better option for evening functions. This young gentleman is probably a scholar - supported by a proud family.

William Moore was a notable artist and the father of Albert Moore (1841-1893). He’s best known for his depiction of Charles Dickens and also referred to as William Moore of York or William Moore Senior.

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Signed/dated in the lower left, framed and glazed.

Medium: Pencil and watercolour

Overall size: 12” x 14½” / 31cm x 37cm

Year of creation: 1836

Condition: Artwork presents well. A few minor spots where the paper has darkened. Lighter area on the left. Frame with some minor wear.

Artist’s auction highlight: £3,200 achieved for a watercolour in 2013.

Physical Dimensions

Height

37cm (14.57")

Width

31cm (12.20")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Brave Fine Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA934319

Description

This fine portrait by British artist William Moore (1790-1851) depicts a young man holding a book. He’s wearing a white shirt, black necktie, waistcoat and unbuttoned frock coat.

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During the 1830s, the frock coat tended to be worn for informal occasions during the day with the tailcoat a better option for evening functions.

Brave Fine Art

This young gentleman is probably a scholar - supported by a proud family.

fig 1. William Moore, Portrait Of A Boy - Antique Watercolour — fig 1. William Moore, Portrait of a Boy - Antique Watercolour

William Moore was a notable artist and the father of Albert Moore (1841-1893). He’s best known for his depiction of Charles Dickens and also referred to as William Moore of York or William Moore Senior.