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Nora Cundell (1889-1948), a Pair of Watercolours of Marble Canyon Arizona
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Nora Cundell (1889-1948), a Pair of Watercolours of Marble Canyon Arizona

1900 - 1920
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A seldom available pair of watercolours by Nora Cundell (1889-1948) of Marble Canyon, Arizona.

This pair of paintings were bequeathed by the artist to Jane Hughes, wife of Hugh Lorys Hughes one of the designers of the Mulberry harbours and the Blackwall tunnel.

Image size 15" x 11.5"

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
38cm (14.96")
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Nick Brewster Art and Antiques has dated this Antique Landscape Watercolour Painting to the Edwardian era.

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SA1159640
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A seldom available pair of watercolours by Nora Cundell (1889-1948) of Marble Canyon, Arizona.
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This pair of paintings were bequeathed by the artist to Jane Hughes, wife of Hugh Lorys Hughes one of the designers of the Mulberry harbours and the Blackwall tunnel.
Nick Brewster Art and Antiques

Image size 15" x 11.5"

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Nick Brewster Art and Antiques has dated this Antique Landscape Watercolour Painting to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1159640
Nick Brewster Art and Antiques
Nick Brewster Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025

Scottish period furniture, clocks and barometers.

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A framed watercolour painting depicting an expansive desert plain leading towards distant rock formations under a light blue sky.
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Archive I A framed watercolour painting depicting an expansive desert plain leading towards distant rock formations under a light blue sky.

Nora Cundell (1889-1948), a Pair of Watercolours of Marble Canyon Arizona

Archive II A framed watercolour painting depicting an expansive desert plain leading towards distant rock formations under a light blue sky. View II
Archive III A framed watercolour painting depicting an expansive desert plain leading towards distant rock formations under a light blue sky. View III
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A framed watercolour painting depicting an expansive desert plain leading towards distant rock formations under a light blue sky.
Nora Cundell (1889-1948), A pair of Watercolours of Marble Canyon Arizona
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A framed watercolour painting depicting an expansive desert plain leading towards distant rock formations under a light blue sky.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMid-20th Century Realism
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper, Gilt Wood, Glass, Card Mount
  • ColourBlue and Ochre
  • MotifsCanyon landscape, Desert vegetation, Gilt frame
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 38 cm (15 in)

This Edwardian watercolour painting depicts an expansive desert plain leading towards distant rock formations under a light blue sky. Painted by Nora Cundell during the mid-20th century realism period, the artwork uses a palette of blue and ochre watercolour on paper. The composition presents a canyon landscape with desert vegetation under scattered clouds. The piece is set behind glass with a card mount and housed within a gilt wood frame decorated with tiered rectangular mouldings. The physical dimensions measure 29 cm high by 38 cm wide. In a contemporary home, this painting suits placement above a sideboard in a living room, hallway or study. The English country house style blends well with traditional interior schemes, bringing a historic landscape subject to interior walls. The artwork hangs securely using standard picture-hanging hardware suited for framed wall art. The framing protects the delicate paper surface from ambient dust and light while maintaining visibility of the detailed desert scene.

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During the early to mid-20th century, several British artists travelled to the American Southwest, drawn by its vast topography, unique light, and dramatic desert rock formations. These works blend traditional British watercolour techniques with the rugged scale of the American landscape.

Twentieth-century watercolour paintings were typically executed using water-soluble pigments on heavy rag paper or watercolour board. Frames from this period often feature gilded wood or plaster moulding paired with protective glass and card mounts.

Authentic watercolours from the early to mid-20th century generally display artist signatures, dates, or contemporary gallery labels on the reverse. Additionally, aged paper typically exhibits natural toning, while brushwork shows fluid, non-reproduced pigment layers.

Framed watercolours can be styled individually above consoles, hung as pairs to create symmetry, or integrated into a gallery wall mix. Choosing a mount that complements contemporary wall shades helps integrate traditional artwork into modern rooms.

To preserve original watercolours, display them away from direct sunlight using UV-protective glass to prevent fading. Ensure the painting is mounted using acid-free materials to avoid paper discolouration over time.
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