Watercolor Collection

St. Clements Church, Hastings, 1800-65 (Watercolour)
7261305 St. Clements Church, Hastings, 1800-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); 22.5x32.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: St)

New Zealand Fantail (Melanistic var. on left)
New Zealand Fantail Piwakawaka, Rhipidura fuliginosa (Melanistic variety on left). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.1 Plate 8 Date: 1888

Tui (young and adult)
Tui, Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae novaeseelandiae (young and adult). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.1 Plate 10 Date: 1888

Dance in the public ballroom of the Imperial Palace, Vienna. Watercolor by Wilhelm Gause, 1900
COURT BALL AT THE HOFBURG. Dance in the public ballroom of the Imperial Palace, Vienna. Watercolor by Wilhelm Gause, 1900. Emperor Francis Joseph is on the far right

Old male Asian Paradise Flycatcher Watercolour
Original watercolour drawings and illustrated MS relating to Indian Birds, forming one of a set of volumes from which the illustrated MS work by Tickell on Mammals, &c

Macclesfield Church, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261541 Macclesfield Church, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 16.5x22.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Macclesfield Church)

New Zealand Pigeon Kereru, Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.2 plate 25 Date: 1888

Tango. Watercolor by Marcel Vertes (1895-1961) published in l Illustration on November 26, 1925. Watercolour

E. FREEMAN (1742-1829). Elizabeth Freeman (Mum Bett). American abolitionist. Watercolor, 1811, by Susan Sedgwick

The Ant and the Grasshopper. Watercolor by Christopher Sanders depicting Aesops fable
AESOP: ANT & GRASSHOPPER. The Ant and the Grasshopper. Watercolor by Christopher Sanders depicting Aesops fable

Italy, Lerici Castle (La Spezia), 1852, watercolor
Italy, 19th century. Lerici Castle (La Spezia). Watercolour, 1852

Huia (male and female)
Huia, Heteralocha acutirostris (male and female). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.1 Plate 2 Date: 1888

Italy, View of Amalfi in May 1831 by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847), watercolor 19th Century, Bodleian Library, University Of Oxford

Various Cyanoramphus parakeets
Yellow-crowned Parakeet Kakariki, Canoramphus. Red-crowned Parakeet Kakariki, Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae. Orange-fronted Paraket Kakariki, Cyanoramphus malherbi

Australasian Bittern Matuku Hrepo, Botaurus poiciloptilus. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.3 Plate 38 Date: 1888

Illustration by Edmond Dulac for The Dreamer of Dreams, by Queen Marie of Romania. Watercolor and gouache, 1915
DULAC: THE ICE MAIDEN, 1915. Illustration by Edmond Dulac for The Dreamer of Dreams, by Queen Marie of Romania. Watercolor and gouache, 1915

South Island Takahe, Porphyrio hochestetteri. Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.2 Plate 33 Date: 1888

Egon Schiele, Dancer (Die TaÔé¼nzerin), Austrian, 1890 - 1918, 1913, watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper

New Zealand Kingfisher (young and adult)
New Zealand Kingfisher Kotare, Todiramphus sanctus vagnas (young and adult). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.1 Plate 13 Date: 1888

Artwork by Scott Lawrence
Famous Shakespeare and Co. bookstore along the Seine, Paris, France

Auguste Rodin, Figure Facing Forward, French, 1840 - 1917, graphite and watercolor

Loch Coruisk, Isle of Skye, 1832 (watercolour and pencil on paper)
7528566 Loch Coruisk, Isle of Skye, 1832 (watercolour and pencil on paper) by Robson, George Fennel (1788-1833); 45x30 cm; Gallery Oldham

Marsh-marigold (Caltha palustris) watercolour painting

Sketch of an elephant, with descriptive notes
Original watercolour drawings and illustrated MS relating to Indian Birds, forming one of a set of volumes from which the illustrated MS work by Tickell on Mammals, &c

Spotted Red Shank (male) Watercolour Plate 35
Original watercolour drawings and illustrated MS relating to Indian Birds, forming one of a set of volumes from which the illustrated MS work by Tickell on Mammals, &c

New Zealand Quail Koreke (male and female)
New Zealand Quail Koreke, Coturnix novaeseelandiae (male and female). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.2 Plate 24 Date: 1888

Banquet Hall of King Sahla Sellasie, Ethiopia
After Lent the King provided an open table to every free man in a banquet that lasted a week. Watercolour, 1842. Johann Martin Bernatz. 1842

Reconstruction of the Templo Mayor complex in the city of Mexico-Tenochtitlan, founded in 1325. It was the capital of the Aztec Empire until its occupation in 1521 by Hernᮠ Cort鳠 during

BODMER: HIDATSA NATIVE AMERICAN. Pehriska-Ruhpa (Two Ravens), Hidatsa Native American. Watercolor, 1833, by Karl Bodmer

View of Sheffield, England. Watercolor, c1854, by William Ibbitt
VIEW OF SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND. View of Sheffield, England. Watercolor, c1854, by William Ibbitt

The Jewel Box, (pencil and watercolour on paper)
823500 The Jewel Box, (pencil and watercolour on paper) by Simonetti, Ettore (19th century); 75.5x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jewel Box. Ettore Simonetti (1857-1909)

A Cock and Hen Pheasant at the Edge of a Wood, 1897 (pencil and watercolour)
828474 A Cock and Hen Pheasant at the Edge of a Wood, 1897 (pencil and watercolour) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); 24.4x34.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Introduced... as Mr Henry Tilney, 1907 (illustration)
2963088 Introduced.....as Mr Henry Tilney, 1907 (illustration) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

Titania and Bottom from William Shakespeares A Midsummer-Nights Dream
1199541 Titania and Bottom from William Shakespeares A Midsummer-Nights Dream, (pencil and w/c on paper) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906)

The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c
1196881 The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c.1760-1770 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century)

The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour)
985824 The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 19.8x12.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lamb. Plate 7 from Songs of Innocence)

Mutter Erde by Fidus
circa 1910s

Ocean Life. Creators: James M. Sommerville, Christian Schussele
Ocean Life

Connochaetes taurinus, Blue wildebeest
watercolour by William Cornwallis Harris. Entitled Catoblepas gorgon, Brindled Gnoo

Tragelaphus strepsiceros, Greater kudu
Watercolour by William Cornwallis Harris. Entitled Strepsiceros capensis, Koodoo

Paradise Shelduck Putangitangi, Tadorna variegata (female and male). Artwork by JG Keulemans from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A History of the Birds of New Zealand, Vol.3 Plate 44 Date: 1888

Squalus maximus, Basking shark taken at Brighton 5 Dec 1812
Watercolour and ink

Pachira aquatica, Malabar or Guyana chestnut
Watercolour by Robert Schomburgk, 1840s Date: 1840

INDIA: CALCUTTA, 1786. Old Fort William (left), a playhouse and obelisk memorial to those who died in the Black Hole prison, in Calcutta, India. Watercolor by Thomas Daniell, 1786

BODMER: MANDAN CHIEF. Mah-to-toh-pa, or Four Bears. Watercolor, 1832-34, by Karl Bodmer

Making the Shoreham Railroad, c. 1840 (w/c on paper)
7389747 Making the Shoreham Railroad, c.1840 (w/c on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22x29 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Barming Bridge, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261325 Barming Bridge, 19th century (Watercolour) by Noble, Richard Pratchett (fl.1821-60); 18x26.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Barming Bridge, Maidstone, Kent)

Dorking Church, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261557 Dorking Church, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.9x18.7 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Dorking Church)

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Watercolor is a captivating art form that brings life to various subjects, from the vibrant plumage of Tui birds in New Zealand to the powerful message conveyed by Elizabeth Freeman, an American abolitionist. The delicate strokes and soft hues breathe beauty into Aesop's fables like "The Ant and the Grasshopper, " as depicted by Christopher Sanders. Marcel Vertes' mesmerizing watercolor painting titled "Tango" transports us to a world filled with passion and movement. Meanwhile, Edmond Dulac's illustration for Queen Marie of Romania's book, "The Dreamer of Dreams, " showcases the ethereal quality that watercolors possess. From the graceful Huia birds to the playful Cyanoramphus parakeets, artists have captured their essence using this versatile medium. Even an old male Asian Paradise Flycatcher becomes a work of art through skillful brushstrokes. In Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's watercolor masterpiece depicting Amalfi in May 1831, we can almost feel the warmth of Italy radiating off the page. And let us not forget about nature's wonders—the majestic New Zealand Pigeon Kereru and South Island Takahe—both brought to life through delicate washes and translucent layers. Watercolor has stood the test of time as a beloved artistic technique, allowing artists throughout history to express their creativity while evoking emotions within viewers. Whether it be capturing wildlife or illustrating stories, this medium continues to enchant us with its fluidity and ability to transform ordinary scenes into extraordinary works of art.