{"product_id":"antique-watercolour-signed-dated-1892-pilgrim-monk-with-villagers","title":"Antique, Watercolour, signed, dated 1892, Pilgrim Monk with Villagers,Charles baerfield","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #402f1c;\"\u003e \"Village Encounter\" - A Watercolour by Thomas Charles Barfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThomas Charles Barfield (British, 1850–1937)\u003cbr data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eSigned and dated July 1892\u003cbr data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eWatercolour on paper, mounted and glazed in a gilt frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThis 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 light, reflecting the Victorian fascination with picturesque rural life and storytelling imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThe work is by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThomas Charles Barfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a respected British painter and sculptor who trained at the Leicester School of Art and in Antwerp. Barfield served as Chief Art Lecturer to the Leicester County Council and exhibited at the Royal Academy and other leading institutions. His works are noted for their disciplined draughtsmanship and engaging genre subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eSigned and dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eJuly 1892\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the painting represents Barfield’s mature period, demonstrating confident handling of colour washes, controlled detail, and atmospheric depth. The work remains attractively mounted and glazed within a gilt frame, enhancing its presentation and period character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2485\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eVictorian watercolours by named exhibiting artists continue to be sought after by collectors for their decorative quality, historical interest, and enduring charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003e Thomas Charles Barfield (1850–1937)\u003cbr data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 1892\u003cbr data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Watercolour on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #002060; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSize width 54 cm x 44 cm height \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #002060; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOverseas buyers in some countries may be required to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping. Contact for overseas courier charges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219139244380,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/DSC_0013-3.jpg?v=1767957012","url":"https:\/\/leansgallery.com\/products\/antique-watercolour-signed-dated-1892-pilgrim-monk-with-villagers","provider":"Leans Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}