28th Jan, 2025 10:00
Fine Art & Antiques
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Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)
Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
The Welsh Parsonage
pen and ink with grey washes on paper
17.5cm x 23cm
Provenance:with The Palser Gallery.
Footnote:Thomas Rowlandson (1757–1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation. A prolific artist and printmaker, Rowlandson produced both individual social and political satires, as well as a large number of illustrations for novels, humorous books, and topographical works. Like other caricaturists of his age such as James Gillray, his caricatures are often robust or bawdy.
Sold for £900
Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
The Welsh Parsonage
pen and ink with grey washes on paper
17.5cm x 23cm
with The Palser Gallery.
Thomas Rowlandson (1757–1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation. A prolific artist and printmaker, Rowlandson produced both individual social and political satires, as well as a large number of illustrations for novels, humorous books, and topographical works. Like other caricaturists of his age such as James Gillray, his caricatures are often robust or bawdy.
Overall in good condition, with mild signs of surface dirt and discolouration. There is a very small tear present to the left-hand side of picture surface, with a small tear to the centre of the depicted chair. Some slight discolouration overall, particularly around the top border of the watercolour, but overall the colours are well preserved and foxing is minimal. Framed and ready to hang.
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Auction: Fine Art & Antiques, 28th Jan, 2025
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