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Harry Wanless Watercolour ‘Whitby Abbey from the Harbour’
Graham Reed Fine Art
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Harry Wanless Watercolour ‘Whitby Abbey from the Harbour’

1900 - 1920
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Harry Wanless 1873-1934.Born in Scarborough he studied at Scarborough School of Art under Albert Strange.He was known for his delicate views of shipping in harbours,often small sail boats.Also known for painting local scenes in Scarborough and its environs.He exhibited locally. ‘Whitby Abbey from the Harbour’ signed watercolour,image size 22x32cms framed size 43.5x51.5 cms.This atmospheric watercolour is newly framed with a sympathetic wash lined double mount.

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Height
43.5cm (17.13")
Width
51.5cm (20.28")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Whitby Harbour Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

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Harry Wanless 1873-1934.Born in Scarborough he studied at Scarborough School of Art under Albert Strange.He was known for his delicate views of shipping in harbours,often small sail boats.Also known for painting local scenes in Scarborough and its environs.He exhibited locally. ‘Whitby Abbey from the Harbour’ signed watercolour,image size 22x32cms framed size 43.5x51.5 cms.This atmospheric watercolour is newly framed with a sympathetic wash lined double mount.
Height
43.5cm (17.13")
Width
51.5cm (20.28")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Whitby Harbour Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1100010
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 antique watercolour painting depicting masted fishing boats moored in a hazy harbour with the silhouette of Whitby Abbey on the hill behind.
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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting masted fishing boats moored in a hazy harbour with the silhouette of Whitby Abbey on the hill behind.

Harry Wanless Watercolour ‘Whitby Abbey from the Harbour’

Archive II An antique watercolour painting depicting masted fishing boats moored in a hazy harbour with the silhouette of Whitby Abbey on the hill behind. View II
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An antique watercolour painting depicting masted fishing boats moored in a hazy harbour with the silhouette of Whitby Abbey on the hill behind.
HARRY WANLESS WATERCOLOUR ‘WHITBY ABBEY FROM THE HARBOUR’
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An antique watercolour painting depicting masted fishing boats moored in a hazy harbour with the silhouette of Whitby Abbey on the hill behind.
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British maritime watercolours of this era frequently focused on coastal working ports, fishing vessels, and atmospheric atmospheric light effects. Artists employed soft fluid washes, wet-on-wet brushwork, and muted colour palettes to capture British coastal weather and tidal reflections.

Original watercolour paintings were typically executed on heavy cotton rag paper using natural mineral or organic earth pigments suspended in gum arabic. The works were generally mounted onto backing boards and protected beneath glass within wooden frames.

Authentic watercolours display distinct tonal variations, visible brushstrokes, and slight paper cockling where water was applied. Under magnification, original works lack the structured dot matrix pattern characteristic of mechanical photomechanical prints.

A coastal watercolour works exceptionally well framed with a wide off-white mount in neutral, traditional, or coastal-inspired rooms. Hanging the painting alongside other small-scale framed works creates a curated gallery wall that adds historic texture to a modern space.

To prevent fading and discolouration, watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Frame the piece using conservation-grade archival mounts and UV-protective glass to shield the paper from environmental degradation.
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