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B R Townend Original Early 20th Century Vintage Watercolour and Ink Painting Old Houses Windermere Cumbria British Lake District Landscape
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B R Townend Original Early 20th Century Vintage Watercolour and Ink Painting Old Houses Windermere Cumbria British Lake District Landscape

1920 - 1940
Sold 23 January 2026 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: Watercolour & Ink Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed B R Townend

Northern Town Landscape Study, Tiled Verso 'Old Houses, Windermere'

Approximate age of artwork: Circa mid 20th century

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown.

Condition report: This painting is considered to be in good condition in line with age. 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 painting incl. mount is approx. 45 x 38 cm (mount aperture approx. 32 x 25 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Vintage Watercolour Painting to the 1940s.

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SA1156220
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Description
Type of artwork: Watercolour & Ink Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed B R Townend

Northern Town Landscape Study, Tiled Verso 'Old Houses, Windermere'

Approximate age of artwork: Circa mid 20th century

fig 1. An early 20th century watercolour and ink painting depicting historic stone houses in the Lake District.
fig 1. B R Townend Original Early 20th Century Vintage Watercolour and Ink Painting Old Houses Windermere Cumbria British Lake District Landscape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted, as shown.

Condition report: This painting is considered to be in good condition in line with age. 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 painting incl. mount is approx. 45 x 38 cm (mount aperture approx. 32 x 25 cm)

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Vintage Watercolour Painting to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156220
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Archive I An early 20th century watercolour and ink painting depicting historic stone houses in the Lake District. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

B R Townend Original Early 20th Century Vintage Watercolour and Ink Painting Old Houses Windermere Cumbria British Lake District Landscape

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An early 20th century watercolour and ink painting depicting historic stone houses in the Lake District.
B R Townend Original early 20th Century Vintage Watercolour and Ink Painting Old Houses Windermere Cumbria British Lake District Landscape
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEarly 20th Century British Topographical
  • MaterialWatercolour and ink on paper
  • ColourMuted Earth Tones
  • MotifsStone masonry, Gabled roofs, Ink outlines
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

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Early 20th century topographical watercolours typically feature delicate pigment layering, pen and ink detailing, and an emphasis on architectural accuracy and regional landscapes.

Artists during this period commonly utilised rag paper or heavy-pressed watercolour paper, combined with gum arabic-infused watercolours and black or brown drawing inks.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural paper ageing, subtle brushstroke variations, plate indentation if printed, and hand-applied ink lines rather than dot-matrix or digital pixel patterns.

This artwork can be framed in a simple timber moulding with acid-free mountboard and displayed on a neutral wall space to highlight its historic character.

To prevent fading and paper degradation, keep the artwork out of direct sunlight, maintain stable humidity levels, and ensure it is framed behind UV-protective glass.
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