Ellen Boothby - Famed 1854 Watercolour English Landscape, Figure Beside a River

Description

A charming watercolour landscape signed Ellen Boothby. The artist has depicted a rural landscape with cottage and river and a young woman filling a bucket of water. This idyllic scene is a stylized depiction of rural life in the 19th century, the artist has created a romantic vision for the viewer. Well presented in a double card mount with wooden frame and gilt effect detail. Signed and dated. On wove.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration and areas of minor foxing.

Size

24.1 x 33.3cm (9.5" x 13.1")
Framed Size: 41.5 x 50.4cm (16.3" x 19.8")