How should I display a paper painting?

Keep works behind glass and position them away from direct sunlight to preserve the delicate pigments and paper supports. Maintain stable indoor humidity levels to protect both the artwork and its historical frame.

What is the difference between watercolour and gouache?

Watercolour relies on transparent washes that allow the white of the paper to show through the pigment layers. Gouache includes an added white filler, creating an opaque medium that reflects light differently and permits layering from dark to light.

How do I identify a 19th-century piece?

Examine the paper stock, framing materials, and stylistic conventions typical of the period, such as Romantic landscape tropes or botanical arrangement. Signatures, inscriptions, and historical labels on the reverse often provide clues to the exact era of creation.

Are these works painted on canvas?

The pieces listed here utilise paper as the primary support medium for the gouache and water-based pigments. Framed behind glass, these works require careful handling compared to oil paintings on canvas or wood panels.