Blue Ageratum with Shadows, Delicate and Moody Antique Watercolor quilt template with some light printed stain

with some light printed stain on front (maybe from another postcard) and writing in pencil on the back

5 7/16" x 3 1/2" and in very good condition

diplomat and traveller Sir Robert Ker Porter (1777–1842)

5 1/4" t x 2 9/16" wide and deep

which will become my favorites--but the more time I've spent with this one

Blue Ageratum with Shadows, Delicate and Moody Antique Watercolor quilt template with some light printed stainThe inkwash shadows here really make this watercolor, giving it the feel of a momento mori. And very finely painted feathery spiky purple flowers, almost like thistles but I believe Blue Ageratum. Quietly, delicately, moody in a lovely way. 8 7 8" x 5 1 2". Very good condition.