An original early 19th-century watercolour painting, Henry Monro, Overgrown Cottage.A fine large watercolour by Henry Monro (1791–1814), son of Dr Thomas Monro who ran the informal 'Monro' academy, where the young J.M.W. Turner and Thomas Girtin found patronage, along with other members including John Linnell, John Sell Cotman, Peter de Wint, William Henry Hunt, Joshua Cristall and John Varley.Provenance: Alexander Monro and by descent.In watercolour with brown ink and graphite underdrawing. On laid paper laid down on heavy, brown laid backing paper.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: Signed lower right on backing paper: 'Henry Monro fect'. Inscribed: No. Height: 27.9cm (11″) Width: 36.9cm (14.5″) Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail.Some minor age toning and foxing, as shown. Please see photos for detail. Presented: Unframed.