"Village Encounter" - A Watercolour by Thomas Charles Barfield Thomas Charles Barfield (British, 1850–1937)Signed and dated July 1892Watercolour on paper, mounted and glazed in a gilt frame This finely executed watercolour depicts a lively rural encounter between villagers and a travelling monk, rendered with narrative charm and sensitive observation. The composition captures animated gesture, subtle facial expression, and carefully balanced…
“The Harvest Girl” – Rare 19th-Century Watercolour by Jules Bouvier (1852) A rare and evocative 19th-century watercolour titled “The Harvest Girl” by Jules Bouvier, dated 1852 and signed lower left “J. Bouvier 1852”. This accomplished work beautifully captures rural life, reflecting the mid-Victorian fascination with pastoral subjects and agricultural tradition.
