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W. Gilbert Foster "Be the Day Weary..." Watercolour
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W. Gilbert Foster "Be the Day Weary..." Watercolour

1900 - 1920
Sold 9 April 2025 · McTague of Harrogate
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William Gilbert Foster (1855-1906) was a British painter. A senior member of the Staithes group of artists, he had a studio at Runswick Bay for many years. He painted landscapes and rural genre in oil and watercolours. Foster exhibited widely including at the Royal Academy forty times and also at the Royal Society of British Artists. His work is in major private and public collections.

"Be the Day Weary or be the Day Long, At Last it Ryngeth to Evensong" is a beautiful atmospheric example. Measuring 22"x 36" the painting is signed lower left and is dated 1906. It is framed in a quality gilt frame giving an overall size of 28"x 41".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this W Gilbert Foster Watercolour to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
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SA1119742
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William Gilbert Foster (1855-1906) was a British painter. A senior member of the Staithes group of artists, he had a studio at Runswick Bay for many years. He painted landscapes and rural genre in oil and watercolours.
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Foster exhibited widely including at the Royal Academy forty times and also at the Royal Society of British Artists.
McTague of Harrogate

His work is in major private and public collections.

fig 1. An antique watercolour painting depicting a rural landscape with figures by a pond and cottages, rendered in soft, muted tones.
fig 1. W. Gilbert Foster "Be the Day Weary..." Watercolour

"Be the Day Weary or be the Day Long, At Last it Ryngeth to Evensong" is a beautiful atmospheric example. Measuring 22"x 36" the painting is signed lower left and is dated 1906. It is framed in a quality gilt frame giving an overall size of 28"x 41".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this W Gilbert Foster Watercolour to the 1910s.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1119742
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the McTague of Harrogate Profile Page

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McTague of Harrogate is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting a rural landscape with figures by a pond and cottages, rendered in soft, muted tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

W. Gilbert Foster "Be the Day Weary..." Watercolour

Archive II An antique watercolour painting depicting a rural landscape with figures by a pond and cottages, rendered in soft, muted tones. View II
Archive III An antique watercolour painting depicting a rural landscape with figures by a pond and cottages, rendered in soft, muted tones. View III
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McTague of Harrogate

McTague of Harrogate
Telephone 07885 108190
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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An antique watercolour painting depicting a rural landscape with figures by a pond and cottages, rendered in soft, muted tones.
W. Gilbert Foster "Be the Day Weary..." watercolour
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An antique watercolour painting depicting a rural landscape with figures by a pond and cottages, rendered in soft, muted tones.
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  • Object[Fine Art, Watercolour Painting]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Victorian, British Pastoral]
  • Material[Watercolour pigment, Paper, Wood]
  • Colour[Multicoloured, Muted Earth Tones]
  • MotifsRural figures, Cottage landscape, Waterbody, Atmospheric wash
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

The 19th-century British watercolour movement is characterised by transparent washes, meticulous attention to atmospheric light, and a focus on naturalistic rural landscapes and genre scenes.

Traditional watercolours were typically executed using gum arabic-based pigments applied to handmade rag paper or watercolour boards, often framed behind glass with acidic mounts.

Authenticity is assessed by examining paper watermarks, the ageing characteristics of the pigments, artist signatures, and the construction style of the period framing and backing.

Antique works on paper add historical depth and texture to modern spaces when paired with minimalist framing and hung away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.

To preserve watercolours, they must be kept out of direct UV light, displayed in temperature-controlled environments, and framed using conservation-grade, acid-free materials.
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