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Fred Lawson. "Fred's Back Garden". Landscape Watercolour.

1920 - 1940
Sold 19 April 2025 · William Greenwood Fine Art
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Artist: Fred Lawson (1888-1968).

Title: "Fred and Muriel's back garden, Castle Bolton.". North Yorkshire.

Medium: Watercolour.

Size: 9'' x 11''. (picture size in inches). Framed size: 18"x 19".

Signed and dated 1928.

Provenance: From a private collection, Redmire, North Yorkshire.

A lovely Lawson watercolour.

Now cleaned and framed.

In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK Delivery.

One from our very large collection of watercolours by Fred Lawson.

Trade enquiries welcome.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Website: wgreenwoodfineart.co.uk

Fred Lawson (1888-1968):

A landscape painter. Fred was born at Yeadon, near Leeds. He studied at Dewsbury and Leeds Schools of Art. On a visit to Wensleydale in 1910 with George Graham, they decided to settle there and shared a studio for several years. Fred married the young Muriel Metcalfe of Leyburn in 1933, who was also a painter.

Exhibited at the R.A., R.I. and at numerous exhibitions of Yorkshire artists. Contributed illustrations to The Dalesman from the first issue and for ten years wrote a monthly feature for the magazine. Illustrated several books, including a number by Dorothy Una Ratcliffe.

Travelled in France and Holland, but most of his work depicts the scenery and life of Wensleydale. One of the most fluent and spontaneous water-colourists of his time, he was particularly adept at capturing autumnal tints. A close friend of many Yorkshire artists including Jacob Kramer, Henrietta Lister and George Jackson. His daughter Sonia Lawson is also a painter of high repute.

A retrospective exhibition was held in Middlesbrough Art Gallery in 1969. He was the founder and leading member of the Castle Bolton group of artists. Died in Castle Bolton, Redmire, where he had lived for nearly sixty years.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Original Landscape Watercolour to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121234
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Description
Artist: Fred Lawson (1888-1968).

Title: "Fred and Muriel's back garden, Castle Bolton.". North Yorkshire.

Medium: Watercolour.

Size: 9'' x 11''. (picture size in inches). Framed size: 18"x 19".

Signed and dated 1928.

fig 1. An original landscape watercolour depicting a stone house and garden scene in soft earth tones.
fig 1. Fred Lawson. "Fred's Back Garden". Landscape Watercolour.

Provenance: From a private collection, Redmire, North Yorkshire.

A lovely Lawson watercolour.

Now cleaned and framed.

In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK Delivery.

One from our very large collection of watercolours by Fred Lawson.

fig 2. An original landscape watercolour depicting a stone house and garden scene in soft earth tones.
fig 2. Fred Lawson. "Fred's Back Garden". Landscape Watercolour.

Trade enquiries welcome.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Website: wgreenwoodfineart.co.uk

Fred Lawson (1888-1968):

A landscape painter. Fred was born at Yeadon, near Leeds. He studied at Dewsbury and Leeds Schools of Art.

“
On a visit to Wensleydale in 1910 with George Graham, they decided to settle there and shared a studio for several years.
William Greenwood Fine Art

Fred married the young Muriel Metcalfe of Leyburn in 1933, who was also a painter.

fig 3. An original landscape watercolour depicting a stone house and garden scene in soft earth tones.
fig 3. Fred Lawson. "Fred's Back Garden". Landscape Watercolour.

Exhibited at the R.A., R.I. and at numerous exhibitions of Yorkshire artists. Contributed illustrations to The Dalesman from the first issue and for ten years wrote a monthly feature for the magazine. Illustrated several books, including a number by Dorothy Una Ratcliffe.

fig 4. An original landscape watercolour depicting a stone house and garden scene in soft earth tones.
fig 4. Fred Lawson. "Fred's Back Garden". Landscape Watercolour.

Travelled in France and Holland, but most of his work depicts the scenery and life of Wensleydale. One of the most fluent and spontaneous water-colourists of his time, he was particularly adept at capturing autumnal tints. A close friend of many Yorkshire artists including Jacob Kramer, Henrietta Lister and George Jackson. His daughter Sonia Lawson is also a painter of high repute.

A retrospective exhibition was held in Middlesbrough Art Gallery in 1969. He was the founder and leading member of the Castle Bolton group of artists. Died in Castle Bolton, Redmire, where he had lived for nearly sixty years.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Original Landscape Watercolour to the 1930s.

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121234
Dealers Internal Ref
wgp
William Greenwood Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Fred Lawson. "Fred's Back Garden". Landscape Watercolour.

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William Greenwood Fine Art
Telephone 01677 424 830 or 07885 175279
Location
Oakdene
Church Wynd
Burneston
Bedale
DL8 2JE
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/williamgreenwoodfineart
Verified Since Oct 2012
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An original landscape watercolour depicting a stone house and garden scene in soft earth tones.
Fred Lawson. "Fred's back garden". Landscape watercolour.
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An original landscape watercolour depicting a stone house and garden scene in soft earth tones.
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  • ObjectPaintings and Artwork
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEarly Twentieth Century British
  • MaterialWatercolour on paper
  • ColourMuted Earth Tones
  • MotifsArchitectural study, Plein air composition, Wash technique
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

British landscape watercolour painting during the early twentieth century heavily featured rural scenes, vernacular architecture, and plein air techniques, capturing light and atmosphere with fluid pigment application.

Traditional watercolours typically utilise ground pigments suspended in a water-soluble vehicle, applied to hand-pressed cotton or rag paper, and often framed behind glass with acidic mats.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper texture, watermark, pigment settling patterns under magnification, artist signatures, and framing materials characteristic of the period.

An antique watercolour adds heritage and narrative depth when hung at eye level on a neutral wall, paired with a simple wooden or period-appropriate frame to contrast with contemporary furnishings.

Preservation requires hanging away from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, and using UV-protective glazing when framing.
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