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Frank Rousse Watercolour ‘ Whitby Abbey,north Yorkshire ‘
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Frank Rousse Watercolour ‘ Whitby Abbey,north Yorkshire ‘

19th century
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Frank Rousse( fl 1897-1917) painted in both oil and watercolour,landscapes and coastal views.He lived at Ilford,Essex in 1897,and Hadley,Hertfordshire.Many of his works were scenes in Yorkshire and he exhibited between 1897 and 1917,three times in The Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours,and twice at the Royal Academy. ‘ Whitby Abbey,North Yorkshire’. signed watercolour,dated (18)97, image size 27x16 cms,framed size 44x33cms.Original gilt frame

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Frank Rousse Watercolour Painting to the Victorian era.

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SA1019530
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Frank Rousse( fl 1897-1917) painted in both oil and watercolour,landscapes and coastal views.He lived at Ilford,Essex in 1897,and Hadley,Hertfordshire.
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Many of his works were scenes in Yorkshire and he exhibited between 1897 and 1917,three times in The Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours,and twice at the Royal Academy.
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‘ Whitby Abbey,North Yorkshire’. signed watercolour,dated (18)97, image size 27x16 cms,framed size 44x33cms.Original gilt frame

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Frank Rousse Watercolour Painting to the Victorian era.

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SA1019530
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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A watercolour painting depicting a coastal town scene with reflections in harbour water in the foreground and a church atop a hill in the background.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting a coastal town scene with reflections in harbour water in the foreground and a church atop a hill in the background.

Frank Rousse Watercolour ‘ Whitby Abbey,north Yorkshire ‘

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting a coastal town scene with reflections in harbour water in the foreground and a church atop a hill in the background. View II
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A watercolour painting depicting a coastal town scene with reflections in harbour water in the foreground and a church atop a hill in the background.
FRANK ROUSSE WATERCOLOUR ‘ WHITBY ABBEY,NORTH YORKSHIRE ‘
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A watercolour painting depicting a coastal town scene with reflections in harbour water in the foreground and a church atop a hill in the background.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper
  • ColourMuted Green
  • MotifsCoastal harbour, Impressionistic brushwork, Reflective water, Hilltop architecture
  • SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This Victorian watercolour painting by Frank Rousse, titled ‘Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire’, depicts a coastal harbour scene with impressionistic brushwork, a hilltop church, and reflective water. The paper artwork measures 44 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep within its original gilt frame. Visible details include muted green tones in the water, red-roofed coastal buildings, and the artist's signature with the date 1897 in the lower left corner. Suitable for display in a home today, this framed painting works well on a narrow wall space in a coastal retreat or traditional interior setting. The composition brings a serene maritime atmosphere to a study, hallway, or living room, complementing neutral wall colours and classic decor.

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Late 19th-century British coastal watercolours typically feature impressionistic washes, soft natural lighting, and atmospheric depictions of maritime life, fishing harbours, and prominent regional landmarks.

Antique watercolours were executed using natural pigment washes suspended in water-soluble binders applied onto cotton rag paper or card stock.

Authentic period watercolours display natural paper age and toning, period-appropriate artist signatures, characteristic brushwork techniques, and original backing or framer labels.

Position the framed painting within a curated gallery wall or display it in a narrow wall space above a console table alongside contemporary glass or ceramic decor.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, mount them using acid-free conservation materials, and protect the paper surface behind UV-filtering glass.
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