John Monro, Cottage on River Wandle, Merton, Surrey, Early 1800s, Watercolour

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An original early 19th-century watercolour painting, John Monro, Cottage on River Wandle, Merton, Surrey.A fine drawing in graphite and grisaille … Read more An original early 19th-century watercolour painting, John Monro, Cottage on River Wandle, Merton, Surrey.A fine drawing in graphite and grisaille wash by John Monro (1801–1880), son of Dr Thomas Monro who ran the informal 'Monro' academy, where the young J.M.W. Turner and Thomas Girtin found patronage, along with other members including John Linnell, John Sell Cotman, Peter de Wint, William Henry Hunt, Joshua Cristall and John Varley.Provenance: Alexander Monro and by descent.On cream wove paper.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: Inscribed with initials verso. Inscribed: Inscribed verso. Height: 21.1cm (8.3″) Width: 19.9cm (7.8″) Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less