Queen Mary’s Bath House Postcard – Alexander D. Bell Watercolour

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Queen Mary’s Bath House Postcard – Alexander D. Bell Watercolour

A delicate watercolour rendering of Queen Mary’s Bath House in Edinburgh, capturing the Tudor charm and historic setting of this enigmatic royal structure.

Measurements: approx. 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 inches
Dates: not available
Condition: Light wear noted. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Set amidst leafy grounds and quiet iron railings, Queen Mary’s Bath House appears like a forgotten turret from another time. This watercolour postcard evokes the hush and hush-historic romance of the Edinburgh Canongate, where legend and architecture blur. The soft palette of greens and greys draws the viewer into a timeless scene, one foot in Mary Stuart’s 16th-century court, the other in today’s contemplative cityscape.

Painted by Alexander Duncan Bell, a Scottish artist known for his sensitive portrayals of Edinburgh’s heritage buildings, this card was published in support of St Columba’s Hospice. Though undated, the postcard likely dates from the late 20th or early 21st century, printed on textured stock that enhances the painterly detail. Queen Mary’s Bath House, tucked beside Holyrood Palace, has long fascinated historians and artists alike for its mysterious function and storied past.

Ideal for collectors of royal history, Scottish landmarks, or architectural watercolours, this piece preserves a quietly regal corner of Edinburgh. Holding this card is like keeping a fragment of legend — an invitation to honour both memory and artistry.

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