1821 Derby Archery Society Archeress Watercolor Miniature in Period Frame large carved cross 2 1/2" l x 1

2 1/2" l x 1 11/16 w x 7/8" d

As such it feels quite Victorian

The darkening of the ground toward the top of the painting is also a bit unexpected

and it feels good to grip

Thin in places and thick in others

1821 Derby Archery Society Archeress Watercolor Miniature in Period Frame large carved cross 2 1/2" l x 1This one I'd be especially glad to keep for myself. I've developed something of a thing for antique images of archeresses, and what a lovely example is this little watercolor, with our young woman with bow and arrow apparently wearing the official uniform of the Derby Archery Society in 1821! A perfect late Valentine, though of course I think its always the right time for one, even better when that one of a 200+ years old beauty. Perfectly housed in a