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Harold Swanwick Watercolour ‘ Picking Primroses’
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Harold Swanwick Watercolour ‘ Picking Primroses’

1900 - 1920
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Harold Swanwick 1866-1929RI,ROI.Animal figure and landscape painter born Middlewich,Cheshire.Studied Liverpool and Slade School,and Juliens, Paris.RI 1897,ROI 1909.Exhibited extensively including 30 at RA,119 at Walker Art Gallery,Liverpool,162 at Royal Cambrian Academy 142 at RI. 60 at ROI and 102 at Walkers Gallery London. ‘Picking Primroses’ signed watercolour,image size24x36 cms , framed size 37.5x49 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Harold Swanwick Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1114324
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Harold Swanwick 1866-1929RI,ROI.Animal figure and landscape painter born Middlewich,Cheshire.
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Studied Liverpool and Slade School,and Juliens, Paris.
Graham Reed Fine Art

RI 1897,ROI 1909.Exhibited extensively including 30 at RA,119 at Walker Art Gallery,Liverpool,162 at Royal Cambrian Academy 142 at RI. 60 at ROI and 102 at Walkers Gallery London. ‘Picking Primroses’ signed watercolour,image size24x36 cms , framed size 37.5x49 cms

Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Harold Swanwick Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1114324
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 figures gathering flowers among bare trees in a muted woodland landscape.
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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting figures gathering flowers among bare trees in a muted woodland landscape.

Harold Swanwick Watercolour ‘ Picking Primroses’

Archive II An antique watercolour painting depicting figures gathering flowers among bare trees in a muted woodland landscape. View II
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An antique watercolour painting depicting figures gathering flowers among bare trees in a muted woodland landscape.
HAROLD SWANWICK WATERCOLOUR ‘ PICKING PRIMROSES’
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An antique watercolour painting depicting figures gathering flowers among bare trees in a muted woodland landscape.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Realism
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment
  • ColourEarth Tones
  • MotifsWoodland landscape, Figurative scene, Bare tree trunks, Tonal washes
  • SizeH 37.5 cm (15 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Victorian Realism watercolour on paper by Harold Swanwick, titled 'Picking Primroses', dates from 1910. The painting depicts a muted woodland landscape in earthy tones of brown, ochre, grey, and soft green, showing bare tree trunks, tall grasses, and figures gathering flowers. Applied washes create soft tonal variations across the composition, capturing the atmospheric light of an English country scene. The artwork is presented in a wooden frame. The framed piece measures 37.5 cm high by 49 cm wide and 3 cm deep. Such a piece suits traditional domestic settings, particularly displayed above a sideboard or within a hallway in an English country house interior. The muted palette coordinates easily with classic neutral walls or timber-panelled spaces, adding an understated artistic focal point to a living room, dining area, or study. The artwork relies entirely on watercolour pigment to establish its figurative narrative, offering a gentle, historical addition to an existing collection of period paintings.

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British watercolour painting gained prominence in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, characterised by translucent washes, outdoor study, and detailed topographical scenes. Artists used the medium to capture light, atmospheric effects, and rural landscapes.

Victorian watercolour artists used water-soluble pigments mixed with gum arabic applied to heavy cotton or rag paper. Layering thin washes allowed artists to achieve depth, subtlety, and varied tonal values.

Authenticity is assessed through signature inspection, paper age, watermarks, and visible artist techniques such as glazing or dry-brush work. Natural aging of paper and period-appropriate mounting also help determine era authenticity.

Traditional watercolours pair well with contemporary framing options, such as simple oak or neutral mounts, to complement modern decor. Positioning the artwork above a sideboard or within a gallery wall integrates historical art into modern spaces.

To preserve watercolour paintings, display them away from direct sunlight using UV-protective glass to prevent colour fading. Maintain a stable indoor climate with controlled humidity levels to avoid paper deterioration.
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