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Frederick Stuart Richardson Watercolour ‘ the Harbour Rocks ,Polperro,cornwall’
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Frederick Stuart Richardson Watercolour ‘ the Harbour Rocks ,Polperro,cornwall’

1900 - 1920
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Frederick Stuart Richardson RI,ROI,RSW 1855-1934.Landscape painter born Clifton,Bristol.Studied under Carole’s Duran in Paris.Lived Sandy Rectory,Bedfordshire.Exhibited extensively including 49 at RA, 50 at ROI,80 at RSW ,156 at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours. ‘ The Harbour Rocks,Polperro,Cornwall’ signed watercolour,image size 33x49 cms, framed size 53x71 cms.Label verso with title

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Cornish Coastal Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

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Frederick Stuart Richardson RI,ROI,RSW 1855-1934.Landscape painter born Clifton,Bristol.Studied under Carole’s Duran in Paris.Lived Sandy Rectory,Bedfordshire.
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Exhibited extensively including 49 at RA, 50 at ROI,80 at RSW ,156 at the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours.
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‘ The Harbour Rocks,Polperro,Cornwall’ signed watercolour,image size 33x49 cms, framed size 53x71 cms.Label verso with title

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Cornish Coastal Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1146900
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 watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal outcrop overlooking a choppy blue sea with small figures near a stone building.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal outcrop overlooking a choppy blue sea with small figures near a stone building.

Frederick Stuart Richardson Watercolour ‘ the Harbour Rocks ,Polperro,cornwall’

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal outcrop overlooking a choppy blue sea with small figures near a stone building. View II
Archive III A watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal outcrop overlooking a choppy blue sea with small figures near a stone building. View III
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A watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal outcrop overlooking a choppy blue sea with small figures near a stone building.
FREDERICK STUART RICHARDSON WATERCOLOUR ‘ THE HARBOUR ROCKS ,POLPERRO,CORNWALL’
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A watercolour painting depicting a rocky coastal outcrop overlooking a choppy blue sea with small figures near a stone building.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment
  • ColourSoft Blue, Slate Grey
  • MotifsRocky shoreline, Seascape scene, Coastal building, Figures on rocks
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This British Impressionism period painting from 1910 is a watercolour on paper depicting a rocky coastline and sea scene. Soft blue and slate grey pigments dominate the composition, showcasing a craggy coastal outcrop overlooking a choppy sea, a stone building with a pitched roof, and small figures dotted along the shore. The artwork bears a signature in the lower right corner, paper texture visible across the painted surface, and subtle tonal gradations in the sky and water. Measuring 53 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 2 cm deep, this framed artwork fits well in a home today displayed above a sideboard in a living room, hallway, or dining area. The coastal theme brings a calm maritime atmosphere to interior spaces, complementing neutral or nautical decor schemes.

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British coastal watercolours of this period captured maritime topographies, dramatic shorelines, and coastal life through expressive wash techniques inspired by Impressionism and regional art movements.

Artists executed watercolours using water-soluble pigments suspended in gum arabic, applied directly onto woven cotton rag paper using natural hair brushes.

Authentic period watercolours usually feature verified artist signatures, natural paper ageing without modern bleaching agents, and documented provenance or catalogued signatures.

Frame the artwork using a neutral, conservation-grade mount and a understated wooden frame to seamlessly integrate the historical painting into modern wall displays.

Frame watercolours under specialised UV-protective glass and hang them in climate-controlled spaces well away from direct sunlight and damp conditions.
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