Edward Henry Corbould, Westminster Abbey, The Wedding

Edward Henry Corbould, Westminster Abbey, The WeddingThis mid 19th century watercolour by British artist Edward Henry Corbould (1815 1905) illustrates the impressive wedding of his good friend Henry Weigall (1829 1925) and Lady Rose Fane (1834 1921). It was presented to Weigall and remained with the family for generations. On the 15th of August 1866, Westminster Abbey was brimming with anticipation ahead of this notable event. Weigall, a portrait artist, was respected within elite circles having

Minor abrasion in the top left but doesn’t distract

Hailing from Southampton

This beautiful early 19th-century pastoral scene depicts a gentle view across to ancient ruins with cattle in the foreground

When he began his career

Some minor paint loss

The first edition dates to 1712 and contained 78 full page plates illustrating people

This early 19th-century watercolour by British artist Benjamin Barker of Bath (1776-1838) depicts a goat by a waterfall

the Duke & Duchess of Argyll

they each hold a pose

9” x 12” / 23cm x 30cm

“The idea is that the soul of a people is expressed through its countryside

Some will see darkness