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George Cattermole R.i. Large Watercolour 'The Death of Prince Rupert'
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George Cattermole R.i. Large Watercolour 'The Death of Prince Rupert'

19th century
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George Cattermole R.I. Large Watercolour 'The Death of Prince Rupert'

This is a beautiful and large watercolour by George Cattermole R.I. titled 'The Death of Prince Rupert'

The scene depicts prince Rupert being killed on the battlefield in the English civil war (1642-1651) war

between the royalist and the parliamentarian forces.

George Cattermole R.I. 1800 - 1868 was a British painter and illustrator, chiefly in watercolours.

The watercolour is in it's original glass gilt frame and never been opened.

At the back of the frame there is a old Victorian description of the battle and death of prince Rupert.

The watercolour is in need of attention, as the back has never been opened due to time the glass has

created some dirt inside.

As we are no restorers we will leave this to the experts.

Most of the paintings and watercolours we have listed and still to be listed in time, are coming from one large private collection.

As mentioned, the watercolour and frame is of a large size: Excl. the frame 25.5 Inches (65cm) - 18.5

Inches (47cm)

Incl. the frame 38 Inches (97cm) - 31 Inches (79cm).

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Original Retro has dated this Victorian Historical Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA952190
Dealers Notes

Valley Antique Centre

Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

HX7 7BZ

(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

Openings Times:

Every day from 10 pm - 16.00 am

Description
George Cattermole R.I. Large Watercolour 'The Death of Prince Rupert'

This is a beautiful and large watercolour by George Cattermole R.I. titled 'The Death of Prince Rupert'

“
The scene depicts prince Rupert being killed on the battlefield in the English civil war (1642-1651) war.
Original Retro
fig 1. A large 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a dramatic battle scene with armoured soldiers and a fallen horse.
fig 1. George Cattermole R.i. Large Watercolour 'The Death of Prince Rupert'

between the royalist and the parliamentarian forces.

George Cattermole R.I. 1800 - 1868 was a British painter and illustrator, chiefly in watercolours.

The watercolour is in it's original glass gilt frame and never been opened.

fig 2. A large 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a dramatic battle scene with armoured soldiers and a fallen horse.
fig 2. George Cattermole R.i. Large Watercolour 'The Death of Prince Rupert'

At the back of the frame there is a old Victorian description of the battle and death of prince Rupert.

The watercolour is in need of attention, as the back has never been opened due to time the glass has

fig 3. A large 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a dramatic battle scene with armoured soldiers and a fallen horse.
fig 3. George Cattermole R.i. Large Watercolour 'The Death of Prince Rupert'

created some dirt inside.

As we are no restorers we will leave this to the experts.

Most of the paintings and watercolours we have listed and still to be listed in time, are coming from one large private collection.

As mentioned, the watercolour and frame is of a large size: Excl. the frame 25.5 Inches (65cm) - 18.5

Inches (47cm)

Incl. the frame 38 Inches (97cm) - 31 Inches (79cm).

Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Victorian Historical Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA952190
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Suite 5 Unit 8
Pennine Industrial Park
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West Yorkshire
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United Kingdom
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During the 19th century, British watercolour artists frequently depicted dramatic historical, literary, and military subjects. Artists like George Cattermole specialised in Romantic historical scenes, bringing narrative events to life with fluid brushwork and layered colour washes.

Victorian watercolours were executed using water-soluble pigments applied to heavy rag paper. These works were typically mounted on card and framed under glass with protective matting to safeguard the delicate pigments from atmospheric dust.

Authentic 19th-century watercolours show paper with age-appropriate tone or mild foxing, hand-applied pigment washes, and occasionally artist signatures or monograms. Inspection under magnification reveals organic brushwork rather than mechanical print dots.

A large historical watercolour serves as a dramatic focal point when hung above a mantelpiece or dark timber sideboard. Pairing the piece with warm ambient lighting and traditional architectural features enhances its historical character.

To preserve an antique watercolour, display it away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity. Utilize UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials when reframing to prevent fading and discolouration over time.
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