This early 20th-century watercolour by British artist George Goodwin Kilburne (1845-1932) depicts a loving scene from the early 19th century.

With her daughter looking on, mother adjusts father’s buttonhole flower, which appears to be a white rose. She’s wearing a beautiful classically-inspired dress.

Kilburne was well-versed in capturing delicate moments within the homes of the upper classes and his works were popular throughout his life.

Signed lower right, inscribed on the reverse and held within a later frame.

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Medium: Watercolour on paper
Overall size: 17½” x 14” / 45cm x 36cm
Year of creation: c. 1910
Condition: Artwork presents well.
Artist’s auction highlight: £23,443 achieved for an oil painting in 2008.