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Pair of Pen Ink and Wask Drawings - English, Early 19th Century
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Pair of Pen Ink and Wask Drawings - English, Early 19th Century

19th century
Sold 18 June 2026 · Vicky Thomas Antiques
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Here are a striking pair of early 19th Century Pen, Ink and Wash drawings of idyllic rural village life.

Both paintings depict the bucolic scene of a village under a hazy summer sky, the trees billowing as jackdaws circle the church tower. In one, an old man wanders across the street supported by a large staff - you can almost hear the birds, and the sound of chickens scratching in the back gardens of the cottages, and the gentle murmur of voices coming from the pub.

Created by a highly skilled and very talented hand, the slightest lines and shading bring to life the houses, with great depth and solidity - if you study the pictures, every mark is perfectly made with no room for error.

Both pictures come mounted under card and glass and are in painted wooden frames. Framed they measure 61cm by 50cm, with the actual image measuring 57cm by 47cm. The frames show signs of surface wear to be expected, but are both strong and sturdy

The mounts are exactly the same / same colour - it was really difficult to photograph the two together without the light reflecting back, so there are no marks on them it's just the background reflecting!

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can provide any further information or photographs.

I offer free delivery across mainland UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated these Antique Ink Wash Drawings to the 19th Century.

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SA1055422
Description
Here are a striking pair of early 19th Century Pen, Ink and Wash drawings of idyllic rural village life.
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Both paintings depict the bucolic scene of a village under a hazy summer sky, the trees billowing as jackdaws circle the church tower.
Vicky Thomas Antiques

In one, an old man wanders across the street supported by a large staff - you can almost hear the birds, and the sound of chickens scratching in the back gardens of the cottages, and the gentle murmur of voices coming from the pub.

fig 1. A pair of framed early 19th-century English pen, ink, and wash drawings depicting rural landscape scenes with buildings and trees.
fig 1. Pair of Pen Ink and Wask Drawings - English, Early 19th Century

Created by a highly skilled and very talented hand, the slightest lines and shading bring to life the houses, with great depth and solidity - if you study the pictures, every mark is perfectly made with no room for error.

fig 2. A pair of framed early 19th-century English pen, ink, and wash drawings depicting rural landscape scenes with buildings and trees.
fig 2. Pair of Pen Ink and Wask Drawings - English, Early 19th Century

Both pictures come mounted under card and glass and are in painted wooden frames. Framed they measure 61cm by 50cm, with the actual image measuring 57cm by 47cm. The frames show signs of surface wear to be expected, but are both strong and sturdy

fig 3. A pair of framed early 19th-century English pen, ink, and wash drawings depicting rural landscape scenes with buildings and trees.
fig 3. Pair of Pen Ink and Wask Drawings - English, Early 19th Century

The mounts are exactly the same / same colour - it was really difficult to photograph the two together without the light reflecting back, so there are no marks on them it's just the background reflecting!

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if I can provide any further information or photographs.

I offer free delivery across mainland UK, and am very happy to help with quotes for shipping abroad.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Vicky Thomas Antiques has dated these Antique Ink Wash Drawings to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1055422
Vicky Thomas Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022
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Archive I A pair of framed early 19th-century English pen, ink, and wash drawings depicting rural landscape scenes with buildings and trees. SOLD18 JUN 26

Pair of Pen Ink and Wask Drawings - English, Early 19th Century

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A pair of framed early 19th-century English pen, ink, and wash drawings depicting rural landscape scenes with buildings and trees.
PAIR OF PEN INK AND WASK DRAWINGS - ENGLISH, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
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A pair of framed early 19th-century English pen, ink, and wash drawings depicting rural landscape scenes with buildings and trees.
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  • ObjectFramed Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Wood, Glass
  • ColourSepia
  • MotifsRural landscape, Architectural sketching, Monochromatic wash, Hatched shading
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 50 cm (20 in)

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Early 19th-century ink and wash drawings were frequently created by topographical artists and sketching societies in England to capture rural landscapes and architectural scenes before the widespread use of photography.

These works typically utilised iron gall or sepia ink applied with a quill or steel nib, combined with diluted watercolour or bistre washes on handmade laid or wove paper.

Authenticity is determined by examining the paper fibres for age-appropriate degradation, inspecting the ink for natural oxidisation or bleeding under magnification, and checking for period framing methods and watermarks.

Antique drawings bring historical depth and texture to contemporary spaces and are best hung against muted neutral walls or arranged in balanced pairs to anchor a study or living area.

To prevent fading and paper degradation, antique drawings should be displayed away from direct sunlight, framed with acid-free museum-grade mats, and kept in environments with controlled humidity.
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