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John Henry Henshall Watercolour ‘ the Begging Dog ‘
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John Henry Henshall Watercolour ‘ the Begging Dog ‘

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 October 2025 · Graham Reed Fine Art
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John Henry Henshall RWS 1856-1928.Painter of genre and historic subjects in oil and watercolour,the latter often very large,the subjects highly dramatic and full of sentiment.Educated at S.Kensington Schools and RA Schools.Exhibited from 1879 at the RA,SS,RSW,Salon and elsewhere.ARWS in 1883;RWS 1897.His paintings were purchased by Birmingham,Leeds,Manchester,Bristol,Preston and Blackpool for permanent collections. This charming watercolour is one of three exhibition quality watercolours by the artist currently in stock.It is housed in its original decorative gilt frame ‘ The Begging Dog ‘ signed watercolour,image size 25x35cms,framed size 47x58.5 cms. provenence: sold Bonhams 1st December 2014 lot 425

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Antique Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

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SA1028875
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John Henry Henshall RWS 1856-1928.
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Painter of genre and historic subjects in oil and watercolour,the latter often very large,the subjects highly dramatic and full of sentiment.
Graham Reed Fine Art

Educated at S.Kensington Schools and RA Schools.Exhibited from 1879 at the RA,SS,RSW,Salon and elsewhere.ARWS in 1883;RWS 1897.His paintings were purchased by Birmingham,Leeds,Manchester,Bristol,Preston and Blackpool for permanent collections. This charming watercolour is one of three exhibition quality watercolours by the artist currently in stock.It is housed in its original decorative gilt frame ‘ The Begging Dog ‘ signed watercolour,image size 25x35cms,framed size 47x58.5 cms. provenence: sold Bonhams 1st December 2014 lot 425

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
58.5cm (23.03")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Antique Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1028875
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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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting a young girl in a cottage interior sharing food with a dog by a hearth. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

John Henry Henshall Watercolour ‘ the Begging Dog ‘

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Graham Reed Fine Art

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Newark Antiques and Interiors
Kelham Rd
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BX
United Kingdom
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An antique watercolour painting depicting a young girl in a cottage interior sharing food with a dog by a hearth.
JOHN HENRY HENSHALL WATERCOLOUR ‘ THE BEGGING DOG ‘
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An antique watercolour painting depicting a young girl in a cottage interior sharing food with a dog by a hearth.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • Material[Paper, Watercolour pigment, Wood]
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFigurative narrative, Domestic interior, Hearth scene
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 58.5 cm (23 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

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Nineteenth-century genre watercolour paintings depict scenes from everyday life, often focusing on domestic moments, working-class subjects, or narrative interactions between people and animals, executed in water-soluble pigments on paper.

Traditional works of this era were typically created using gum arabic-based watercolours on heavy rag paper or watercolour board, often housed behind glass within wooden frames with gilt liners.

Authenticity is assessed through examining paper texture and watermark compatibility with the period, observing pigment ageing and oxidation, verifying artist signatures, and inspecting framing construction methods.

Antique artworks add depth and narrative to modern interiors when hung on neutral walls with directional picture lighting, contrasting cleanly with minimalist furniture or blending into traditional salon-style arrangements.

Preservation requires framing with acid-free materials, displaying away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels to protect the paper and pigments.
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