Anon., Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen, Switzerland – Mid-19th-century watercolour painting
Anon., Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen, Switzerland – Mid-19th-century watercolour painting
Anon., Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen, Switzerland – Mid-19th-century watercolour painting

Anon. Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

View the full Collection: From Wiltshire to the Swiss Alps: Victorian Watercolours 1863–71

An original mid-19th-century watercolour painting – Rhine Falls, Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

A charming watercolour showing a picturesque 19th-century view in Switzerland. Animated by the inclusion of small detail in the buildings.

On watermarked J Whatman Turkey Mill wove paper.

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From Wiltshire to the Swiss Alps: Victorian Watercolours 1863–71

This picture forms part of a charming collection of watercolours by an anonymous British hand, dated 1863–71. The artist was likely one of the large number of genteel Victorian women who devoted their leisure time to the art of watercolour painting. Our artist travelled to popular tourist sites of the 19th century, capturing picturesque views with particular delicacy and charm.

Travels to Switzerland in 1863 take in Zurich, Ouchy, Lucerne, Berne, Interlacken, Zermatt and the Matterhorn. Returning to Switzerland again in 1868, they also visit the Northern Italian Lakes, Maggiore, Como and Orta.

There are also views at popular tourist sites in the UK, including Betws-y-Coed in North Wales, Killiecrankie in Scotland, in the Lake District and at Matlock. Other subjects are lesser known sites in the Corsham area of Wiltshire, suggesting the artist was perhaps resident here—including Whitley Farm near Melksham, Jaggards House at Neston, Wadswick Farm near Corsham, and Chapel Plaister and Hazelbury near Box.

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Dimensions: Height: 15.3cm (6.02") Width: 22.6cm (8.9")

Presented: Unframed.

Medium: Watercolour

Age: Mid-19th-century

Signed: No.

Inscribed: Inscribed verso.

Dated: Dated lower right.

Condition: In good condition for its age.There are historical adhesive marks and/or paper remnants to the corners on the verso, from previous mounting, which have caused some toning to the corners on the front. Please see photos for detail.

Stock number: KD-755