John Monro, Chenies Manor House, Buckinghamshire, Wash Drawing, 1830s, Graphite & Paper Watercolour

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An original c.1830s watercolour painting, John Monro, Chenies Manor House, Buckinghamshire.A fine drawing in graphite and grisaille wash by John … Read more An original c.1830s watercolour painting, John Monro, Chenies Manor House, Buckinghamshire.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.In graphite and grey wash with an overall brown tint wash. On watermarked 'Gater 1807' laid paper.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and in some cases an accompanying text or artist biography. Signed: Inscribed with initials verso. Inscribed: Inscribed verso. Height: 24.4cm (9.6″) Width: 21.4cm (8.4″) Condition: There is a short repaired tear to the lower centre edge. The picture may have other minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed. See less