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John R. Houston R.s.w. "Old Man in Scottish Inn". Interior Watercolour.
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John R. Houston R.s.w. "Old Man in Scottish Inn". Interior Watercolour.

19th century
Description

Artist: John Rennie McKenzie Houston. R.S.W. (1856 - 1932).

Title: "Old Man in Scottish Inn".

Watercolour. Very good original gilt gold leaf watts frame.

Signed. Circa 1890.

Size: 12"x 10". Framed size: 23 3/4"x 21 3/4".

Now picture and frame cleaned and restored and in very good ready to hang condition.

A wonderful example of the artist's interior watercolour scenes.. Free UK Delivery. Trade enquiries welcome. For more info please contact us at: Tel: 01677 424830 Mob: 07885 175279 Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

John Rennie McKenzie Houston. R.S.W. (1856 - 1932)

Scottish artist best known for painting figurative subjects and interiors. Studied and lived in Glasgow. In 1891 he was living in Dennistoun, in 1898 in Cambuslang and in 1907 in Rutherglen.

He became a member of the Royal Scottish Watercolour Society (R.S.W.) in 1889 and exhibited there 36 times. He was also a member of the Royal Scottish Academy (R.S.A), exhibiting there 3 times. In addition he exhibited his work at the Dowdeswell Galleries and 45 times at the Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts.

He died in Edinburgh in 1932.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
55.5cm (21.85")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Scottish Watercolour Portrait Painting to the Victorian era.

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Description
Artist: John Rennie McKenzie Houston. R.S.W. (1856 - 1932).

Title: "Old Man in Scottish Inn".

Watercolour. Very good original gilt gold leaf watts frame.

Signed. Circa 1890.

Size: 12"x 10". Framed size: 23 3/4"x 21 3/4".

fig 1. A framed watercolour painting depicting an elderly man with a pipe seated at a wooden table inside a Scottish inn.
fig 1. John R. Houston R.s.w. "Old Man in Scottish Inn". Interior Watercolour.

Now picture and frame cleaned and restored and in very good ready to hang condition.

A wonderful example of the artist's interior watercolour scenes.. Free UK Delivery. Trade enquiries welcome.

“
For more info please contact us at: Tel: 01677 424830 Mob: 07885 175279 Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.
William Greenwood Fine Art

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fig 2. A framed watercolour painting depicting an elderly man with a pipe seated at a wooden table inside a Scottish inn.
fig 2. John R. Houston R.s.w. "Old Man in Scottish Inn". Interior Watercolour.

John Rennie McKenzie Houston. R.S.W. (1856 - 1932)

Scottish artist best known for painting figurative subjects and interiors. Studied and lived in Glasgow. In 1891 he was living in Dennistoun, in 1898 in Cambuslang and in 1907 in Rutherglen.

fig 3. A framed watercolour painting depicting an elderly man with a pipe seated at a wooden table inside a Scottish inn.
fig 3. John R. Houston R.s.w. "Old Man in Scottish Inn". Interior Watercolour.

He became a member of the Royal Scottish Watercolour Society (R.S.W.) in 1889 and exhibited there 36 times. He was also a member of the Royal Scottish Academy (R.S.A), exhibiting there 3 times. In addition he exhibited his work at the Dowdeswell Galleries and 45 times at the Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts.

He died in Edinburgh in 1932.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
55.5cm (21.85")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Scottish Watercolour Portrait Painting to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1070772
Dealers Internal Ref
wbn
William Greenwood Fine Art
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John R. Houston R.s.w. "Old Man in Scottish Inn". Interior Watercolour.

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A framed watercolour painting depicting an elderly man with a pipe seated at a wooden table inside a Scottish inn.
John R. Houston R.S.W. "Old Man in Scottish Inn". Interior watercolour.
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FAQs

Scottish genre painting of this period focuses on narrative scenes from daily life, rural interiors, and local figures. Artists frequently utilized transparent watercolour washes to capture ambient light and human character in domestic settings.

These artworks were executed using water-based pigments on heavy rag paper or card. Frames were typically constructed from wood with moulded gesso decoration, finished in genuine gold leaf, and fitted with glass for protection.

Authentic pieces often feature artist signatures accompanied by post-nominal initials such as R.S.W. Key indicators include period-appropriate paper aging, distinctive handling of pigment layers, and original gallery or framer labels on the reverse.

A framed antique watercolour can be hung as an accent piece in a study, library, or entry hall. Placing it against deep wall shades, such as dark blue or olive green, highlights the warmth of the gilded frame.

Watercolours must be kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper foxing. Clean the glass with a dry microfiber cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners near the wooden gilded frame.
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