Watercolour
J. W. S. Skelton
Category
Art / Drawings and watercolours
Date
1906
Materials
Paper, Watercolour paint
Measurements
363 x 414 mm
Order this imageCollection
Smallhythe Place, Kent
NT 1117189
Summary
Watercolour, given to Ellen Terry on her Jubilee (1906) painted by J.W.S. Skelton. The central circular motif enclosing six signatures (4 Skeltons, 2 Bennetts) framed by 'Ellen Terry 1856-1906 with love and every good wish'. This surrounded by detailed watercolours of butterflies, dragonflies and insects in brilliant colours.
Marks and inscriptions
ELLEN TERRY 1956 - 1906 WITH LOVE AND EVERY GOOD WISH (inscribed on front)
Makers and roles
J. W. S. Skelton, artist