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William Manners Watercolour ‘Homeward Bound Farmer Leading Horses ‘
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William Manners Watercolour ‘Homeward Bound Farmer Leading Horses ‘

1900 - 1920
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William Manners RBA Exh 1886-1904.Landcape painter in oil and watercolour.Lived various addresses in Yorkshire including Bradford and Otley.Exhibited mainly at Royal Society of British Artists but also at the R.A.,Walker Art Gallery ,Liverpool and elsewhere. ‘Homeward bound Farmer leading Horses’ signed watercolour ,image size 34x24 cms,framed size 55x45 cms.Regilded original frame with new wash line mount.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this William Manners Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

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William Manners RBA Exh 1886-1904.Landcape painter in oil and watercolour.Lived various addresses in Yorkshire including Bradford and Otley.Exhibited mainly at Royal Society of British Artists but also at the R.A.,Walker Art Gallery ,Liverpool and elsewhere.
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‘Homeward bound Farmer leading Horses’ signed watercolour ,image size 34x24 cms,framed size 55x45 cms.
Graham Reed Fine Art

Regilded original frame with new wash line mount.

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this William Manners Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061010
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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An original British watercolour painting depicting a figure leading horses along a dirt track under a cloudy twilight sky surrounded by bare trees.
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Archive I An original British watercolour painting depicting a figure leading horses along a dirt track under a cloudy twilight sky surrounded by bare trees.

William Manners Watercolour ‘Homeward Bound Farmer Leading Horses ‘

Archive II An original British watercolour painting depicting a figure leading horses along a dirt track under a cloudy twilight sky surrounded by bare trees. View II
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An original British watercolour painting depicting a figure leading horses along a dirt track under a cloudy twilight sky surrounded by bare trees.
WILLIAM MANNERS WATERCOLOUR ‘HOMEWARD BOUND FARMER LEADING HORSES ‘
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An original British watercolour painting depicting a figure leading horses along a dirt track under a cloudy twilight sky surrounded by bare trees.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Paintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBare trees, Horses, Figure on horseback, Twilight sky
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This original Victorian watercolour painting by William Manners, dating from 1900, portrays a figure leading horses along a dirt track under a cloudy twilight sky surrounded by bare trees. The composition employs a warm brown palette set against a pale blue and white sky, finished with a regilded original frame and a new wash line mount. Visible details include the signature of the artist in the lower corner, the layered application of pigment on paper, and the distinct brushwork rendering the winter landscape. Measuring 55 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 4 cm deep, the artwork hangs easily above a sideboard or console table in a traditional English country house interior, bringing atmospheric period charm to a living room, hallway, or study.

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British watercolour landscapes of this period frequently depicted pastoral scenes, rural labour, and changing atmospheric light, reflecting a romanticised view of countryside life during the industrial era.

Artists typically used watercolour pigments applied to rag paper, often mounting the completed work behind glass in gilded or hardwood frames to protect the sensitive paper fibres.

Look for original artist signatures, period-appropriate paper age and toning, visible brush technique under magnification, and signs of historical mounting or framing techniques.

Frame the piece in a modern clean-lined mount or incorporate it into a gallery wall alongside contemporary prints to create a balanced juxtaposition of historical depth and modern aesthetics.

Keep the artwork out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, ensure it is framed behind UV-protective glass, and display it in an environment with stable temperature and humidity levels.
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