Antique Coastal Watercolour Painting 1900 - 1920

Name: H.e. Tidmarsh Watercolour ‘ Cromer ‘
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1156541
Price: 295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectPaintings
Period1900 - 1920
StyleEdwardian
MaterialPaper, Watercolour
ColourBlue, Green
MotifsCoastal landscape, Architectural detail, Seated figure with parasol, Pier and coastline
SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian watercolour on paper painting dates from 1910 and presents an original coastal landscape scene. Executed by the landscape and figure painter H.E. Tidmarsh, the artwork carries the signature and date of 1913 in the lower corner and depicts a coastal cliff top overlooking a beach, pier, and church tower. The palette centres on cool blue and green tones across the sea, sky, and grassy slope, complemented by earthy grey and brown shades along the town and cliffs. The piece measures 45 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 1.5 cm deep overall, including its frame. Suitable for domestic placement above a sideboard in a living room, hallway, or dining space, the artwork brings an authentic early twentieth-century coastal retreat design vibe to an interior. The composition includes architectural detail in the distant church and town buildings, a pier stretching into the sea, and a seated figure holding an open parasol on the grassy foreground slope. The paper support holds transparent watercolour washes under a protective frame, offering a traditional decorative focal point for wall display in a home today.

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British watercolour artwork from the early 20th century often focused on topographical views, coastal scenes, and rural landscapes, combining detailed architectural drawing with translucent washes of colour.

Artists during the Edwardian era used water-soluble pigments applied onto heavy cotton rag or cellulose paper, often using natural hair brushes to achieve varied washes and line work.

Authentic period watercolours usually feature artist signatures, dates, pencil underdrawing, subtle aging or foxing on paper, and evidence of original mounting techniques rather than modern print dot matrices.

Display the painting in a simple wood or gilded frame with acid-free matting, positioning it alongside muted neutrals or complementary blue tones to highlight the coastal colour palette.

Frame watercolours behind UV-protective glass, use conservation-grade acid-free backing materials, and avoid hanging the artwork in direct sunlight or humid environments to prevent fading and foxing.

Graham Reed Fine Art

H.e. Tidmarsh Watercolour ‘ Cromer ‘

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