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John D. Walker "Summer" Watercolour
McTague of Harrogate
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John D. Walker "Summer" Watercolour

1900 - 1920
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John Dobby Walker (1863-1925) was a watercolour painter born in Bradford who started his working career as a coach trimmer and painter at Sheethams, a local coach building firm. He studied painting at the Bradford Church Institute and, following a spell as an art teacher, devoted his time to painting, mainly landscape views. He painted mostly around his home in the West Riding but also travelled and exhibited widely both throughout the U.K. and on the continent. His work is now held in good private collections and also in Public Art Galleries.

"Summer" is a watercolour measuring 4"x 9". It is mounted giving an overall size of 11"x 16". It is in good condition with bright unfaded colour, is signed lower right with monogram and also titled "Summer" by the artist, and is unframed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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McTague of Harrogate has dated this British Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 1900s.

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John Dobby Walker (1863-1925) was a watercolour painter born in Bradford who started his working career as a coach trimmer and painter at Sheethams, a local coach building firm.
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He studied painting at the Bradford Church Institute and, following a spell as an art teacher, devoted his time to painting, mainly landscape views.
McTague of Harrogate

He painted mostly around his home in the West Riding but also travelled and exhibited widely both throughout the U.K. and on the continent. His work is now held in good private collections and also in Public Art Galleries.

fig 1. A panoramic watercolour painting depicting a winding dirt road in a rural landscape with a dark windmill under a cloudy sky.
fig 1. John D. Walker "Summer" Watercolour

"Summer" is a watercolour measuring 4"x 9". It is mounted giving an overall size of 11"x 16". It is in good condition with bright unfaded colour, is signed lower right with monogram and also titled "Summer" by the artist, and is unframed.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this British Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1124000
McTague of Harrogate
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Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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Archive I A panoramic watercolour painting depicting a winding dirt road in a rural landscape with a dark windmill under a cloudy sky.

John D. Walker "Summer" watercolour

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A panoramic watercolour painting depicting a winding dirt road in a rural landscape with a dark windmill under a cloudy sky.
John D. Walker "Summer" watercolour
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A panoramic watercolour painting depicting a winding dirt road in a rural landscape with a dark windmill under a cloudy sky.
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Traditional British watercolour landscape painting emerged prominently in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, focusing on natural light, atmospheric conditions, and topographical views of rural life. Artists utilised layered washes and delicate brushwork on heavy paper to capture subtle tonal changes in skies and countryside terrain.

Artists used water-soluble pigments ground with gum arabic as a binder, applied onto heavy rag paper made from cotton or linen fibres. These paintings relied on transparent glazes, dry-brush details, and the natural white of the paper to build highlight and depth.

Authentic period watercolours often feature natural paper age, mild foxing or toning, artist signatures or monograms in low corners, and evidence of historical framing methods. The delicate application of washes without modern synthetic pigment sheen also indicates traditional manufacture.

A panoramic watercolour landscape can be framed in a slim gilt or dark wood frame with a neutral acid-free mount to suit modern rooms. Position the artwork above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a gallery wall pairing to complement neutral or heritage paint schemes.

Display watercolour art away from direct sunlight and high humidity, framing under UV-filtering glass to prevent pigment fading. Ensure all mounting materials are museum-grade and acid-free to protect the paper substrate over time.
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