V. Downes, Shakespeare's Falstaff & Prince Hal, Henry IV, 1898, Watercolour

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An original c.1898 watercolour painting, V. Downes, Shakespeare's Falstaff Boasting to Prince Hal, Henry IV.A vivid, intensely coloured evocation of … Read more An original c.1898 watercolour painting, V. Downes, Shakespeare's Falstaff Boasting to Prince Hal, Henry IV.A vivid, intensely coloured evocation of Shakespeare.Dating from around 1898, this painting forms part of a collection that we have for sale by V. Downes depicting Shakespearean subjects. The works demonstrate a Pre-Raphaelite sensibility, drawing on the emotional and moral complexity of Shakespeare and rendering the scenes with sumptuous detail and a jewel-like palette.In watercolour with gouache.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: Inscribed lower centre. Height: 14.7cm (5.8″) Width: 22.2cm (8.7″) Condition: Some minor age toning to the periphery of the sheet. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less