Apollonia Griffith, Procession for the Confirmation of St Ceny, 1837, Watercolour

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An original 1837 watercolour painting, Apollonia Griffith, Procession for the Confirmation of Saint Ceny, France.This beautiful watercolour is by the … Read more An original 1837 watercolour painting, Apollonia Griffith, Procession for the Confirmation of Saint Ceny, France.This beautiful watercolour is by the accomplished hand of Apollonia Griffith, presumed to be the sister of the celebrated English botanist William Griffith (1810–1845). William Griffith was a talented botanical draughtsman, and his sister too is recorded as being a skilled artist, who lithographed her brother's botanical illustrations after his premature death.Artistic talent ran in the family: their great grandfather was the miniature painter Jeremiah Meyer RA, who was Painter in Miniatures to Queen Charlotte, Painter in Enamels to King George III and was one of the founder members of the Royal Academy.In watercolour with pen and ink. On paper laid down on backing paper.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and in some cases an accompanying text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: Inscribed lower right on backing paper. Dated: Dated lower right on backing paper. Height: 17.4cm (6.9″) Width: 25.4cm (10″) 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