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Pair Watercolour Portrait Paintings of Children
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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Pair Watercolour Portrait Paintings of Children

19th century
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Two matched full length portraits of children. Late 19th century watercolours. One signed J Crowther and dated 1874. John Crowther RA exhibitor. Also a member of the Royal Society of British Painters and the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours. The boy is in distinctly signed. Both framed in grey washboard mounts and painted plaster frames. Clearly a different hand but both well executed and in good unfaded condition measurements to include frames 47 x 40 cms

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Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
18cm (7.09")
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated these Pair Victorian Watercolour Portraits to the 19th Century.

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SA975487
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Two matched full length portraits of children. Late 19th century watercolours. One signed J Crowther and dated 1874. John Crowther RA exhibitor.
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Also a member of the Royal Society of British Painters and the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours.
Christine Kavanagh Antiques

The boy is in distinctly signed. Both framed in grey washboard mounts and painted plaster frames. Clearly a different hand but both well executed and in good unfaded condition measurements to include frames 47 x 40 cms

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated these Pair Victorian Watercolour Portraits to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA975487
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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A pair of framed Victorian watercolour portraits depicting a young girl and a young boy set within pale blue mounts and off-white frames.
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Archive I A pair of framed Victorian watercolour portraits depicting a young girl and a young boy set within pale blue mounts and off-white frames.

Pair Watercolour Portrait Paintings of Children

Archive II A pair of framed Victorian watercolour portraits depicting a young girl and a young boy set within pale blue mounts and off-white frames. View II
Archive III A pair of framed Victorian watercolour portraits depicting a young girl and a young boy set within pale blue mounts and off-white frames. View III
Archive IV A pair of framed Victorian watercolour portraits depicting a young girl and a young boy set within pale blue mounts and off-white frames. View IV
Archive V A pair of framed Victorian watercolour portraits depicting a young girl and a young boy set within pale blue mounts and off-white frames. View V
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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1 - 3 Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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A pair of framed Victorian watercolour portraits depicting a young girl and a young boy set within pale blue mounts and off-white frames.
Pair watercolour portrait paintings of children
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A pair of framed Victorian watercolour portraits depicting a young girl and a young boy set within pale blue mounts and off-white frames.
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Victorian watercolour portraiture gained popularity during the nineteenth century, focusing on delicate draughtsmanship, soft colour washes, and realistic human depiction. Artists favoured watercolour for its portability and ability to capture subtle skin tones and textures.

These works were typically created using water-based pigments ground with gum arabic as a binder, applied onto heavy cotton or linen rag paper. Paintings were then mounted behind glass within carved wooden or moulded gesso frames to protect the sensitive paper substrate.

Authentic period watercolours usually exhibit light age-related toning or natural foxing on the paper. Examining the work under magnification reveals fluid brushstrokes and pencil underdrawing rather than the uniform dot matrix of modern mechanical print reproductions.

A pair of small framed portraits can be displayed symmetry-style flanking a mirror, incorporated into a layered gallery wall, or hung along a narrow hallway. Muted historic artwork contrasts effectively against both neutral contemporary backdrop walls and dark heritage paint schemes.

Watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent fading and mould growth. Ensure the artwork is mounted using acid-free board and UV-filtering glass to protect the original paper from chemical degradation over time.
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