Attributed to Sir William Charles Ross (1794–1860) – Victorian Watercolor & Ink Figure Study

A fine and evocative watercolor and ink study depicting two elegantly dressed women in a tender interaction, rendered in the loose, gestural style characteristic of the Victorian era. This work is attributed to Sir William Charles Ross, RA (1794–1860), one of the most celebrated British miniaturists of the 19th century and Miniature Painter to Queen Victoria.

About the Artist:

• Attended the Royal Academy Schools
• Exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1809–1850
• Trained under the celebrated miniaturist Andrew Robertson
• Appointed Miniature Painter to Queen Victoria
• Knighted in 1842 in recognition of his artistic achievements

Work Details:

• Medium: Watercolor and ink on paper
• Subject: Two female figures in mid-Victorian dress, c. 1840s–1860s
• Presented in a period dark wood frame with elegant multi-layered cream/ivory mat
• Provenance: Pantheon Gallery, 556 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA (label verso)
• Handwritten attribution label on verso identifying the artist

A rare opportunity to acquire a work attributed to one of Victorian England's most distinguished court artists. Ideal for collectors of British 19th-century works on paper, Victorian art, or Royal portraiture.

Note: This work is sold as attributed to Sir William Charles Ross. Professional authentication is recommended for insurance and resale purposes.