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Fred Lawson Signed Original Mid 20th Century Vintage Watercolour Painting on Buff Paper Yorkshire Dales Tree Landscape
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Fred Lawson Signed Original Mid 20th Century Vintage Watercolour Painting on Buff Paper Yorkshire Dales Tree Landscape

1940 - 1960
Description

Type of artwork: An Original Vintage Watercolour Painting

Surface: Buff Paper

Artist and signature: Signed by Fred Lawson (1888-1968)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa mid 20th Century

Depiction or Location: Yorkshire Dales Landscape Scene

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and framed as shown.

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork incl. frame is approx. 49 x 39 cm (mount aperture approx. 37 x 27 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Fred Lawson Watercolour Landscape to the 1950s.

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SA1135442
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Description
Type of artwork: An Original Vintage Watercolour Painting

Surface: Buff Paper

Artist and signature: Signed by Fred Lawson (1888-1968)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa mid 20th Century

Depiction or Location: Yorkshire Dales Landscape Scene

fig 1. An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner.
fig 1. Fred Lawson Signed Original Mid 20th Century Vintage Watercolour Painting on Buff Paper Yorkshire Dales Tree Landscape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and framed as shown.

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork incl. frame is approx. 49 x 39 cm (mount aperture approx. 37 x 27 cm)

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Fred Lawson Watercolour Landscape to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135442
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An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner.
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Archive I An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner.

Fred Lawson Signed Original Mid 20th Century Vintage Watercolour Painting on Buff Paper Yorkshire Dales Tree Landscape

Archive II An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner. View II
Archive III An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner. View III
Archive IV An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner. View IV
Archive V An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner. View V
Archive VI An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner. View VI
Archive VII An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner. View VII
Archive VIII An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner. View VIII
Archive IX An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner. View IX
Archive X An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner. View X
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An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner.
Fred Lawson Signed Original mid 20th Century Vintage Watercolour Painting on Buff Paper Yorkshire Dales Tree Landscape
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An original mid-20th-century watercolour landscape on buff paper depicting trees bordering an open Yorkshire hill view, signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Paintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century English School
  • MaterialWatercolour, Buff Paper
  • ColourEarthy Ochre and Green
  • MotifsWoodland foliage, Distant rolling hills, Toned paper background, Artist signature
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This original mid-20th-century watercolour painting is created in the mid-century English School style by artist Fred Lawson. Executed on buff paper, the composition uses earthy ochre and green tones to depict a Yorkshire Dales landscape scene featuring woodland foliage, distant rolling hills, and a toned paper background. The artwork is signed by Fred Lawson in the lower right corner, mounted, and presented within a rectangular frame with a light-coloured inner mat board and a thin rectangular profile moulding. The piece measures 39 cm high, 49 cm wide, and 2 cm deep overall. Placed in a home today, it functions as a decorative wall hanging suited for display above a sideboard in a living room, hallway, or study within an English country house interior.

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Mid-20th-century British watercolour landscapes often feature fluid brushwork, atmospheric washes, and expressive depictions of rural topography. Artists of this era frequently painted en plein air, capturing light and weather on textured paper using muted earth tones.

Artists traditionally used water-based pigments applied to heavy cotton rag or toned buff paper. Paintings were mounted using acid-free board and protected under glass to prevent moisture damage and light-induced fading.

Authentic mid-century watercolours typically exhibit hand-applied pencil or ink signatures, characteristic aging on paper stock, and natural pigment variation under magnification. Inspecting paper tone, framing construction, and artist monograms assists in verification.

Display vintage watercolours above a timber sideboard, on gallery walls alongside contemporary line drawings, or within wall alcoves. Combining framed paper artwork with natural materials like oak, brass, and linen creates a balanced interior scheme.

Keep watercolour art away from direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent paper warping and pigment deterioration. Mount the piece behind UV-protective glass with archival, acid-free mats for long-term preservation.
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