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Arthur Claude Strachan Watercolour ’Two Children with Their Pet Dog in a Beautiful Cottage Garden ‘
Graham Reed Fine Art
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Arthur Claude Strachan Watercolour ’Two Children with Their Pet Dog in a Beautiful Cottage Garden ‘

1900 - 1920
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Arthur Claude Strachan 1865-1939.Born in Edinburgh he was a fine landscape artist best known for his beautiful and sentimental pictures of flower wreathed cottages and village scenes.Strachan studied at Liverpool College of Art and later travelled throughout Great Britain in order to paint country life which he loved to portray.He lived in many places including the Cotswolds,Warwick,Evesham,New Brighton,Glasgow ,Edinburgh,London ,North Wales and Minehead.He exhibited at the Birmingham Art Gallery,Royal Institute of Watercolour Artists,Royal Academy and the Walker Art Gallery ,Liverpool. ‘Two Children with their Pet dog in a Beautiful Cottage Garden’ signed watercolour,image size 27x45.5 cms,framed size 49x57.5 cms; original gilt frame and mount.I can reframe the picture at an additional cost if required.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Cottage Garden Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1038266
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Arthur Claude Strachan 1865-1939.
Born in Edinburgh he was a fine landscape artist best known for his beautiful and sentimental pictures of flower wreathed cottages and village scenes.
Graham Reed Fine Art

Strachan studied at Liverpool College of Art and later travelled throughout Great Britain in order to paint country life which he loved to portray.He lived in many places including the Cotswolds,Warwick,Evesham,New Brighton,Glasgow ,Edinburgh,London ,North Wales and Minehead.He exhibited at the Birmingham Art Gallery,Royal Institute of Watercolour Artists,Royal Academy and the Walker Art Gallery ,Liverpool. ‘Two Children with their Pet dog in a Beautiful Cottage Garden’ signed watercolour,image size 27x45.5 cms,framed size 49x57.5 cms; original gilt frame and mount.I can reframe the picture at an additional cost if required.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
57.5cm (22.64")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Cottage Garden Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1038266
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 two young children holding a small dog along a stone path beside a thatched cottage with blooming flowers.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting two young children holding a small dog along a stone path beside a thatched cottage with blooming flowers.

Arthur Claude Strachan Watercolour ’Two Children with Their Pet Dog in a Beautiful Cottage Garden ‘

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting two young children holding a small dog along a stone path beside a thatched cottage with blooming flowers. View II
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Newark Antiques and Interiors
Kelham Rd
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BX
United Kingdom
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Graham Reed Fine Art
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A watercolour painting depicting two young children holding a small dog along a stone path beside a thatched cottage with blooming flowers.
ARTHUR CLAUDE STRACHAN WATERCOLOUR ’TWO CHILDREN WITH THEIR PET DOG IN A BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE GARDEN ‘
Ref: SA1038266
A watercolour painting depicting two young children holding a small dog along a stone path beside a thatched cottage with blooming flowers.
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These works typically depict idealised rural domestic life, featuring thatched cottages, lush gardens, and figures engaged in quiet everyday activities. The style was popularised during the Victorian and Edwardian eras as urbanisation increased public interest in nostalgic country subjects.

Artists worked with finely ground natural pigments suspended in water-soluble binders such as gum arabic, applied directly to heavy cotton rag paper. Framing typically incorporated paper mounts, wooden backing boards, and protective glass covers to preserve delicate washes.

Authentication involves examining artist signatures, inspecting the texture and ageing of paper for natural tones, and evaluating the fluidity of the brushwork under magnification. Provenance documentation and period framing details also assist in verification.

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Display watercolours away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity using UV-filtering museum glass and acid-free mounting materials. Avoid hanging watercolours in damp rooms or near direct heat sources to prevent paper warping and pigment fading.
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