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Watercolour and Gilded Painting of a Travelling Musician
Vicky Thomas Antiques
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Watercolour and Gilded Painting of a Travelling Musician

19th century
Description

Beautiful small watercolour painting of a travelling musician with a lute over his shoulder and a peacock feather in his hat - off to serenade and entertain.

The painting is delicately executed, and has the most glorious gilded border, with extra gilding applied to create a a pattern on the leaves of this border.

The painting is signed 'A Harwood', dated 16. V. 18, and dedicated to M Howard.

A truly beautiful little treasure, this painting measures 11cm by 9cm, and framed and glazed is 19cm by 16cm.

Please get in touch if I can provide any further information or photos.

I offer free postage to mainland UK, and can help with quotes and postage abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Framed Watercolour Miniature Portrait to the 19th Century.

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SA961801
Description
Beautiful small watercolour painting of a travelling musician with a lute over his shoulder and a peacock feather in his hat - off to serenade and entertain.
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The painting is delicately executed, and has the most glorious gilded border, with extra gilding applied to create a a pattern on the leaves of this border.
Vicky Thomas Antiques
fig 1. An oval framed miniature watercolour painting depicting a travelling musician wearing a blue tunic and feathered hat, surrounded by an ornate gilded and blue cartouche border.
fig 1. Watercolour and Gilded Painting of a Travelling Musician

The painting is signed 'A Harwood', dated 16. V. 18, and dedicated to M Howard.

A truly beautiful little treasure, this painting measures 11cm by 9cm, and framed and glazed is 19cm by 16cm.

Please get in touch if I can provide any further information or photos.

I offer free postage to mainland UK, and can help with quotes and postage abroad.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated this Framed Watercolour Miniature Portrait to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA961801
Vicky Thomas Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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Archive I An oval framed miniature watercolour painting depicting a travelling musician wearing a blue tunic and feathered hat, surrounded by an ornate gilded and blue cartouche border.

Watercolour and Gilded Painting of a Travelling Musician

Archive II An oval framed miniature watercolour painting depicting a travelling musician wearing a blue tunic and feathered hat, surrounded by an ornate gilded and blue cartouche border. View II
Archive III An oval framed miniature watercolour painting depicting a travelling musician wearing a blue tunic and feathered hat, surrounded by an ornate gilded and blue cartouche border. View III
Archive IV An oval framed miniature watercolour painting depicting a travelling musician wearing a blue tunic and feathered hat, surrounded by an ornate gilded and blue cartouche border. View IV
Archive V An oval framed miniature watercolour painting depicting a travelling musician wearing a blue tunic and feathered hat, surrounded by an ornate gilded and blue cartouche border. View V
Archive VI An oval framed miniature watercolour painting depicting a travelling musician wearing a blue tunic and feathered hat, surrounded by an ornate gilded and blue cartouche border. View VI
Archive VII An oval framed miniature watercolour painting depicting a travelling musician wearing a blue tunic and feathered hat, surrounded by an ornate gilded and blue cartouche border. View VII
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Vicky Thomas Antiques
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Manchester
United Kingdom
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An oval framed miniature watercolour painting depicting a travelling musician wearing a blue tunic and feathered hat, surrounded by an ornate gilded and blue cartouche border.
WATERCOLOUR AND GILDED PAINTING OF A TRAVELLING MUSICIAN
Ref: SA961801
An oval framed miniature watercolour painting depicting a travelling musician wearing a blue tunic and feathered hat, surrounded by an ornate gilded and blue cartouche border.
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Miniature portrait paintings are small-scale artworks that gained popularity in Europe from the 16th century onwards, often depicting individuals, historical figures, or allegorical characters in fine detail.

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Small oval portraits function effectively as part of a gallery wall, positioned in narrow spaces between windows, or placed on an easel display within a bookcase.

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