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William Manners Watercolour ‘ Moonlight Scene Near Lancaster’
Graham Reed Fine Art
for sale €1,755     $1,905
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William Manners Watercolour ‘ Moonlight Scene Near Lancaster’

1900 - 1920
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William Manners RBA 1860-1930.Yorkshire artist who painted in oil and watercolour.He lived in Otley before moving to the Lake District,where many of his paintings were painted.Elected a member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 1893.His moonlit scenes are the most sought after examples of his work and are generally much smaller than this fine example .Housed in its original frame with title verso. ‘Moonlight Scene near Lancaster’ signed watercolour heightened with body colour,image size 29.5x42.5 cms,framed size 46x59 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Antique Moonlight Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1115579
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William Manners RBA 1860-1930.Yorkshire artist who painted in oil and watercolour.He lived in Otley before moving to the Lake District,where many of his paintings were painted.Elected a member of the Royal Society of British Artists in 1893.
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His moonlit scenes are the most sought after examples of his work and are generally much smaller than this fine example.
Graham Reed Fine Art

.Housed in its original frame with title verso. ‘Moonlight Scene near Lancaster’ signed watercolour heightened with body colour,image size 29.5x42.5 cms,framed size 46x59 cms

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Antique Moonlight Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1115579
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 Victorian watercolour painting depicting a moonlit town street scene with horses, figures, and illuminated gas lamps near a church spire.
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Archive I A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a moonlit town street scene with horses, figures, and illuminated gas lamps near a church spire.

William Manners Watercolour ‘ Moonlight Scene Near Lancaster’

Archive II A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a moonlit town street scene with horses, figures, and illuminated gas lamps near a church spire. View II
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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a moonlit town street scene with horses, figures, and illuminated gas lamps near a church spire.
WILLIAM MANNERS WATERCOLOUR ‘ MOONLIGHT SCENE NEAR LANCASTER’
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A Victorian watercolour painting depicting a moonlit town street scene with horses, figures, and illuminated gas lamps near a church spire.
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Victorian nocturnal watercolours focus on dramatic lighting effects, depicting moonlight, wet street reflections, and gas lamps. Artists of this era used layered glazes and bodycolour to contrast deep shadows with luminous highlights.

These paintings were executed using natural pigment ground with gum arabic on woven cotton or rag paper. Artists often incorporated gouache or zinc white to achieve opaque highlights and atmospheric weather effects.

Authentic period pieces show characteristic paper aging, period frame marks, and fine brushwork signatures. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals retouching, while examination of the paper backing confirms original mounting techniques.

Position the framed artwork in a dark-panelled study, above a fireplace, or within a curated gallery wall alongside contrasting textures. Dedicated picture lighting highlights the subtle tonal gradations and moonlit reflections.

Frame the picture using acid-free mountboard and UV-filtering glass to prevent fading and foxing. Store and display the painting away from direct sunlight, radiator heat, and high humidity levels.
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