Very Fine 19th Century Gouache and Watercolor Floral Bouquet New Forms and Solids blocks but mostly because I love

but mostly because I love all of the effort and care put into making little things like this

It appears to be dated 1810 (though I’m not certain if this is actually the date as it seems Rock of Ages imagery came into popularity somewhat later in the 19th century

It may be the case that all three were once part of a larger piece

The thick glass in the frame appears to be tempered and has a kind of a softening effect to it

giving the piece a great  handmade warmth and uniqueness

Very Fine 19th Century Gouache and Watercolor Floral Bouquet New Forms and Solids blocks but mostly because I loveWhen I found this I had to question whether it might be a print as the detail is quite amazing, but it is indeed hand done, watercolor and gouache I believe. There is an embossed stamp to the upper left corner of the board, which I can't quite read but which features what looks like a leafy fleur de lys; I might have guessed this was British, but it seems possible from that that it could be French. I'm a sucker for Peonies, and can almost smell these,