Original Watercolor on Paper | Signed | Framed | c. Late 1800s
Dimensions: 18.5" H x 14.25" W (framed)
A poignant and emotionally charged composition, this original 19th-century watercolor depicts a dramatic interaction between a kneeling male figure and a radiant Madonna holding the Christ Child. Rendered in rich, expressive strokes of indigo, ochre, and muted rust, the scene evokes themes of spiritual surrender and divine compassion. The figures are monumental in presence, yet intimate in gesture—capturing a moment of devotion, desperation, and grace.
The loose brushwork, emotive palette, and spiritual subject matter suggest influence from the Romantic or early Symbolist movements, echoing the transitional tone of late 19th-century European art. The setting—rural and modest, with a pitched-roof structure in the background—grounds the spiritual encounter in a hauntingly human world.
Signed in the lower right (artist unverified), the work is housed in its original gilded frame, showing appropriate patina and character for its age.
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Period: Late 19th century
Condition: Good antique condition with some expected age toning and minor wear to the frame
Provenance: Private collection, Europe
Suggested Retail Price: $1,200–$1,600
This valuation reflects the age, originality, emotive quality, and framed presentation of the work, as well as the rarity of signed 19th-century watercolors with strong figurative content.
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