Regency Mother with Her Two Children, Early 19th Century, Watercolour Painting

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An original early 19th-century watercolour painting Regency Mother with Her Two Children.This sweet composition is one of a pair of … Read more An original early 19th-century watercolour painting Regency Mother with Her Two Children.This sweet composition is one of a pair of Regency era paintings that we have for sale depicting a mother and two children in her care. The relatively humble dress of the children and the simple room setting suggest that this is the children's mother rather than a nursemaid for a wealthy family. The tactile embrace of the mother, scooping both her children into her arms, conveys a universal emotion that transcends class and indeed time.The painting is presented in its original handsome black mount, which mimics the popular 18th-century fashion for verre églomisé frames, whereby the rear face of the framing glass would be painted black and sometimes gilded.Delicately painted in a subtle palette of grey, blue and brown wash. For the picture's complementary pair see stock number JT-772.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and in some cases its accompanying text or artist biography. Signed: No. Height: 22.3cm (8.8″) Width: 17cm (6.7″) Condition: Age toning across the sheet, and some marks, as shown. There is some discolouration to the gilt on the mount, and knocks to the edges of the mount, which would be covered if framed. Please see photos for detail. Presented: In a black oval window mount. See less