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Clara Montalba Watercolour ‘ Venice ‘
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Clara Montalba Watercolour ‘ Venice ‘

1900 - 1920
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Clara Montalba RWS 1842-1929.Landscape and marine painter born Cheltenham.Studied under Eugene Isabey in Paris for 4 years.Exhibited extensively including 196 works at RWS,62 at the Walker Art Gallery,Liverpool,45 at Manchester City Aty Gallery,49 at Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts,25 at the Fine Art Society,11 at RA. and elsewhere.Travelled in France and especially Normandy.However she felt most at home in Venice ,and lived there for many years,her principal works being paintings ,in oil and watercolour,of interiors and exteriors of churches ,shipping and views of Venice. ‘ Venice’ signed watercolour,dated 1897,image size 13x20 cms,framed size 36x43 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
2.8cm (1.10")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Clara Montalba Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

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SA1156554
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Clara Montalba RWS 1842-1929.Landscape and marine painter born Cheltenham.Studied under Eugene Isabey in Paris for 4 years.
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Exhibited extensively including 196 works at RWS,62 at the Walker Art Gallery,Liverpool,45 at Manchester City Aty Gallery,49 at Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts,25 at the Fine Art Society,11 at RA.
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and elsewhere.Travelled in France and especially Normandy.However she felt most at home in Venice ,and lived there for many years,her principal works being paintings ,in oil and watercolour,of interiors and exteriors of churches ,shipping and views of Venice. ‘ Venice’ signed watercolour,dated 1897,image size 13x20 cms,framed size 36x43 cms

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
2.8cm (1.10")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Clara Montalba Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

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SA1156554
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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An atmospheric late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting Venetian sailing boats with reddish-brown and ochre sails on mist-covered water, signed Clara Montalba lower right.
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Archive I An atmospheric late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting Venetian sailing boats with reddish-brown and ochre sails on mist-covered water, signed Clara Montalba lower right.

Clara Montalba Watercolour ‘ Venice ‘

Archive II An atmospheric late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting Venetian sailing boats with reddish-brown and ochre sails on mist-covered water, signed Clara Montalba lower right. View II
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An atmospheric late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting Venetian sailing boats with reddish-brown and ochre sails on mist-covered water, signed Clara Montalba lower right.
CLARA MONTALBA WATERCOLOUR ‘ VENICE ‘
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An atmospheric late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting Venetian sailing boats with reddish-brown and ochre sails on mist-covered water, signed Clara Montalba lower right.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment
  • ColourMuted Grey
  • MotifsSailing boats, Venetian lagoon, Atmospheric mist, Wet-on-wet wash
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 43 cm (17 in) x D 2.8 cm (1 in)

This late Victorian watercolour painting on paper depicts Venetian sailing boats on a mist-covered lagoon, rendered in a muted grey palette with reddish-brown and ochre highlights. Signed by Clara Montalba in the lower right corner, the artwork employs a wet-on-wet wash technique to capture atmospheric maritime scenes. The piece measures 36 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 2.8 cm deep, presented within a simple protective frame. Suitable for traditional interior schemes, this maritime artwork works well positioned above a sideboard in a dining room or drawing room. The muted tones complement neutral wall treatments and period furniture, adding a subtle focal point to domestic spaces without overwhelming surrounding decor.

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Late 19th-century Venetian watercolours often focus on fluid, atmospheric washes depicting mist, water reflections, and light over the Venetian lagoon. British expatriate artists and travellers frequently depicted local fishing craft and historical architecture using luminous tonal gradations.

Artists employed heavy cotton rag paper mounted on board, organic and mineral-based watercolour pigments bound with gum arabic, and soft squirrel or sable hair brushes. Pencil or graphite underdrawings were commonly used to outline major structural forms prior to applying washes.

Authentic pieces typically feature contemporary artist signatures, dates written in pencil or ink, natural age toning or foxing on the paper, and evidence of historical mounting techniques. Examining the paper substrate under magnification helps confirm hand-painted watercolour washes rather than mechanical reproductions.

Display the painting in a simple, acid-free mount paired with a narrow gilt or natural wood frame to maintain focus on the artwork. Grouping maritime or landscape watercolours together on a gallery wall creates a cohesive focal point above sideboards or consoles.

Store or display the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity, which cause fading and paper foxing. Frame the piece using UV-filtering glass and archival, acid-free mats to prevent chemical degradation over time.
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