Rev Henry Samuel Eyre, Torre Abbey Gatehouse, Torquay –1844 watercolour painting
Rev Henry Samuel Eyre, Torre Abbey Gatehouse, Torquay –1844 watercolour painting

Rev Henry Samuel Eyre Torre Abbey Gatehouse, Torquay

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View the full Collection: Sepia Watercolours: Rev Henry Samuel Eyre (1816–1890)

An original 1844 watercolour painting, Rev Henry Samuel Eyre, Torre Abbey Gatehouse, Torquay.

A delightful Victorian watercolour in sepia by Reverend Henry Samuel Eyre (1816–1890). The watercolour was painted on Eyre's 'marriage tour' at Torquay in 1844.

In watercolour with white bodycolour highlights. On buff-coloured paper.

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Sepia Watercolours: Rev Henry Samuel Eyre (1816–1890)

This painting forms part of a charming collection of works that we have for sale by Reverend Henry Samuel Eyre (1816–1890), who was vicar at Wareside in the parish of Ware, Hertfordshire. Paintings include the Vicarage at Wareside and New Hall Farm rented by Eyre, along with picturesque views on the River Ash. The collection is annotated 'Sketches by the Rev H.S. Eyre on his marriage tour', with a majority painted at Torquay in 1844. Further picturesque locations in the collection include Weymouth, Windsor, Brighton and the Isle of Wight, dated 1845 to 1860.

Records show that Henry Samuel Eyre had a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Frances (1846–1922) and a son born in 1849, at 55 Gloucester-place Portman-square in London. It appears that later he was working as vicar of All Saints, Finchley Road, St Marylebone 1870–87. His daughter, Mary, went on to marry John Richardson-Eyre, vicar of All Saints from 1889, and her memoirs can be found in the National Archives.

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Dimensions: Height: 16.7cm (6.57") Width: 25.3cm (9.96")

Presented: Unframed.

Medium: Watercolour

Age: Mid-19th-century

Signed: No.

Inscribed: Inscribed lower left and verso.

Dated: Dated lower left and verso.

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.

Stock number: JU-997