{"product_id":"19th-century-folk-art-painting-watercolor-child-tartan-sash-and-riding-crop-dated-1843","title":"19th Century Folk Art Painting Watercolor Child Tartan Sash and Riding Crop Dated 1843","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf like us you have a weakness for genuine 19th century folk art portraits then this has to be a contender for your next acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis charming watercolour portrait was painted in England in the year 1843. The early Victorian era painting features a young child holding a riding crop wearing a dress with a tartan sash. During the first half of the 19th century both young girls and young boys wore dresses (boys wore them up until around the age of 6 when they were breeched -starting wearing breeches\/trousers). The painting is housed behind old glass in its original wood veneered frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful example of English folk art. The painting is on paper\/card and is housed behind old glass in its original frame. The painting is complete with its original backing paper with the original owners’ inscriptions reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘God, from my youth up, thy terrors have I suffered with a troubled mind.’ – Psalm 88.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Enter not into the fields of the fatherless: For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.’ – Proverbs 23.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is signed and dated by the artist in pencil; it is a little hard to read but we can just make out the date for 1843. There is also a hand written verse and additional script to the reverse which is a little difficult to decipher. T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderfully original piece of English folk art. Perfect for anyone who loves childhood antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see our collection of 18th and 19th century art and antiques listed separately in our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring: Frame width 9 1\/8 inch (23.5 cm) by height 10 7\/8 inch (27.5 cm). Aperture width 6 ¼ inch (16 cm) by height 8 inch (21 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Light toning to paper and light surface wear to frame, all commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:15927\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745580360062,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.7776100243_gpez.jpg?v=1784973662","url":"https:\/\/onebakerstreet.com\/products\/19th-century-folk-art-painting-watercolor-child-tartan-sash-and-riding-crop-dated-1843","provider":"onebakerstreet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}