Early 19th Century British Watercolor, Beauty Chastened by Amnesia (???) camel saddle bag It was described as Polish

It was described as Polish

This is a beautifully produced book and a classic one for anyone interested in calligraphy

I believe using traditional mineral dyes

printed with a pattern of sun-like faces inside a hexagonal labyrinth

The smaller measures 4 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" tall

Early 19th Century British Watercolor, Beauty Chastened by Amnesia (???) camel saddle bag It was described as PolishAnother lovely antique British watercolor, this one I know dating to 1824 based on the portfolio it came from, though I don't know the identity of its maker. The hand written caption appears to me to read "Beauty chastened by amnesia" I may very well be making that up, though! She is certainly a beauty, and, emphatically blushing, with a rather confused expression, looks to me as if she has suddenly lost her way. I've got a predilection for things