William Warman, Portrait of a Woman in a Bonnet, Mid 19th Century, Watercolour

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An original mid-19th-century watercolour painting, William Warman, Portrait of a Woman in a Bonnet.An exquisitely painted vignette portrait of a … Read more An original mid-19th-century watercolour painting, William Warman, Portrait of a Woman in a Bonnet.An exquisitely painted vignette portrait of a woman in a bonnet by William Warman (1806–1875). Warman's skill is impressive and the detail to the face is exceptionally fine, executed with the delicate handling of a miniaturist. The painting is drawn in pure watercolour to the face, with grey wash and graphite to the body and clothing; as a result the refined facial features radiate from their monochrome surroundings.In watercolour and graphite. On J Whatman thin card.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: Signed lower centre. Height: 14cm (5.5″) Width: 11.7cm (4.6″) Condition: Overall in very good condition for its age. The odd tiny mark to the paper. Please see photos for detail. There are historic adhesive marks and/or paper remnants to the corners on the verso, from previous mounting. Presented: Unframed. See less