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    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document

    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document

    A fine late 19th-century oil on canvas depicting a seated 18th-century gentleman writing a letter. The details are exquisite and the painting was previously exhibited at the Royal Academy. 

    William Harris Weatherhead (1843-1911) was a genre painter who lived In Kentish Town, London. He exhibited regularly - particularly in the capital and one of his works is currently held at the V&A.

    There are two photographs of Weatherhead at The National Portrait Gallery: https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp83449/william-harris-weatherhead

    The painting is signed in the lower left and housed within its original gilt frame with foliate decoration and swept corners.

    Medium: Oil on canvas
    Overall size: 20½” x 24½” / 52cm x 62cm
    Year of creation: c. 1870
    Provenance: England
    Condition: Very presentable with no issues.
    Artist’s auction highlight: £8,645 achieved for ‘Weary Life’ at an auction in 2002.

    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document
    William Harris Weatherhead, An Important Document

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