G. L. Moffitt - Daffodils - Watercolour On Paper, Circa 1903

Overview
A Delicate Watercolour Study Of Daffodils In Full Bloom, Executed With The Refined Botanical Precision Characteristic Of Edwardian Floral Painting. The Composition Presents A Naturalistic Arrangement Of Yellow Trumpet Daffodils With Elongated Green Stems And Foliage Set Against A Softly Graduated Background Transitioning From Pale Blue-Grey To Warm Terracotta Tones. The Work Demonstrates The Artist'S Assured Handling Of Watercolour Medium And Sensitive Observation Of Light And Form.

Specifications
Medium: Watercolour On Paper
Image Dimensions (Unframed): 38 X 28 Cm
Sheet Dimensions: 43 X 33 Cm
Frame Dimensions: 65 X 55 Cm
Signature: Indistinctly Signed Verso
Date: Circa 1903 (Per Inscription Verso)
Inscription Verso: "G.L.Moffitt. Die As. P.T.C. (Circa 1903)"
Frame: Timber Frame With Period-Appropriate Moulding, Showing Minor Wear Consistent With Age. Mount Board Exhibits Light Mat Burn Along Inner Edge.
Condition: Fair. Light Foxing Present To Margins And Lower Corners; Minor Discolouration To Paper Edges Consistent With Natural Ageing. Paper Remains Structurally Sound With No Tears, Creasing, Or Damage To The Image Area Itself. Refer To Images For Detailed Condition Assessment.

The Work Exemplifies The Botanical Watercolour Tradition Of The Early 20Th Century, When Such Studies Were Valued Both As Artistic Exercises And As Records Of Horticultural Subjects. The Careful Gradation Of Colour In The Background And The Precise Rendering Of The Flower Forms Reflect The Technical Competence Expected Of Accomplished Watercolourists Of The Period. The Inscription Verso Provides Documentary Evidence Of The Artist'S Identity And Approximate Date Of Execution.Fr
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Location of item: 90-94 Bannister Road, Canning Vale, WA, Australia

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