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William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway, Victorian Watercolour, Dated 1895
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William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway, Victorian Watercolour, Dated 1895

19th century
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William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway, humoristic Victorian Watercolour, Indistinctly signed, dated 1895, very good condition, gilded frame with double mount, ca 38 cm x 47 cm.

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Date of Manufacture

Henley Street Antiques has dated this Victorian Shakespeare Watercolour Painting to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
38cm (14.96")
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SA713004
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William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway, humoristic Victorian Watercolour, Indistinctly signed, dated 1895, very good condition, gilded frame with double mount, ca 38 cm x 47 cm.

Free special delivery to the UK and Ireland.

Please add £ 45 for all destinations to the EU, USA and Canada.

For all other destinations please ask for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Henley Street Antiques has dated this Victorian Shakespeare Watercolour Painting to the 1890s.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
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SA713004
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU 350
Henley Street Antiques
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A framed late Victorian watercolour painting depicting William Shakespeare seated at a desk covered with manuscripts while Anne Hathaway stands behind him wearing a red Elizabethan dress.
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Archive I A framed late Victorian watercolour painting depicting William Shakespeare seated at a desk covered with manuscripts while Anne Hathaway stands behind him wearing a red Elizabethan dress.

William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway, Victorian Watercolour, Dated 1895

Archive II A framed late Victorian watercolour painting depicting William Shakespeare seated at a desk covered with manuscripts while Anne Hathaway stands behind him wearing a red Elizabethan dress. View II
Archive III A framed late Victorian watercolour painting depicting William Shakespeare seated at a desk covered with manuscripts while Anne Hathaway stands behind him wearing a red Elizabethan dress. View III
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Henley Street Antiques
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Stratford upon Avon
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A framed late Victorian watercolour painting depicting William Shakespeare seated at a desk covered with manuscripts while Anne Hathaway stands behind him wearing a red Elizabethan dress.
William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway, Victorian Watercolour, dated 1895
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A framed late Victorian watercolour painting depicting William Shakespeare seated at a desk covered with manuscripts while Anne Hathaway stands behind him wearing a red Elizabethan dress.
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  • ObjectOriginal Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWatercolour on paper, Giltwood, Glass
  • ColourGold and Red
  • MotifsElizabethan costume, Gilt beaded frame, Literary manuscript, Double mount
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 38 cm (15 in)

This original Victorian watercolour painting depicts William Shakespeare seated at a desk covered with manuscripts while Anne Hathaway stands behind him wearing a red Elizabethan dress. Housed behind glass within a heavy, gilded frame with a beaded inner edge and a double mat mount, the artwork uses a palette dominated by warm reds and rich gold tones. The detailed scene captures a humorous interaction between the figures, complemented by the ornate gold wooden framing. Measuring 47 cm high and 38 cm wide, the piece suits placement above the mantel in a traditional gentleman's library or study. Its historical literary theme and classic presentation bring character and period charm to interior spaces without requiring extensive arrangement.

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Victorian historical watercolours frequently depict literary, royal, or romanticised historical subjects, painted with fine detail and narrative focus. Artists favoured rich pigments and layered wash techniques to create atmospheric composition.

Late 19th-century artists used watercolour pigments bound with gum arabic on heavy cotton rag paper. These works were typically sealed behind glass within carved or moulded giltwood frames to prevent environmental degradation.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural paper age-toning, period-appropriate mounting techniques, and fine hand-painted brushwork. Look for period signatures, dates, or framer labels on the reverse of the picture frame.

Pair traditional framed watercolours with dark wood bookcases, classic panelling, or integrate them into a maximalist gallery wall alongside contemporary and vintage art pieces.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper foxing. Museum-grade UV protective glass and acid-free backing materials help ensure long-term preservation.
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