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John Cuthbert Salmon Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Llangollen, River Dee & Bridge British Landscape
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John Cuthbert Salmon Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Llangollen, River Dee & Bridge British Landscape

19th century
Description

Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed J (John) C (Cuthbert) Salmon

This work is by John Cuthbert Salmon (1844–1917), a British painter and watercolourist, member of the Royal West of England Academy (RWA). Salmon was active throughout the late Victorian and Edwardian periods and is known for his detailed river and town views across North Wales, the Scottish Borders, and northern England. His works are sought after for their romantic, yet finely observed quality

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: A fine and atmospheric watercolour of Llangollen, North Wales, depicting the historic stone bridge over the River Dee with St Collen’s Church standing proudly in the background. Smoke rises from the chimneys of riverside cottages, and the rolling hills frame the picturesque townscape.

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition. Some light colour fade is evident on close inspection. 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 artwork including mount: 56 x 45 cm (mount aperture approx. 35 x 25 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
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Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Landscape Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1161107
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed J (John) C (Cuthbert) Salmon

This work is by John Cuthbert Salmon (1844–1917), a British painter and watercolourist, member of the Royal West of England Academy (RWA).
Strickland & Russell

Salmon was active throughout the late Victorian and Edwardian periods and is known for his detailed river and town views across North Wales, the Scottish Borders, and northern England. His works are sought after for their romantic, yet finely observed quality

fig 1. A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river scene with a stone bridge and village buildings under an overcast sky.
fig 1. John Cuthbert Salmon Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Llangollen, River Dee & Bridge British Landscape

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Late 19th Century

Depiction or Location: A fine and atmospheric watercolour of Llangollen, North Wales, depicting the historic stone bridge over the River Dee with St Collen’s Church standing proudly in the background. Smoke rises from the chimneys of riverside cottages, and the rolling hills frame the picturesque townscape.

fig 2. A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river scene with a stone bridge and village buildings under an overcast sky.
fig 2. John Cuthbert Salmon Signed Original Late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Llangollen, River Dee & Bridge British Landscape

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition. Some light colour fade is evident on close inspection. 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 artwork including mount: 56 x 45 cm (mount aperture approx. 35 x 25 cm)

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Landscape Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161107
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A late 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a river scene with a stone bridge and village buildings under an overcast sky.
John Cuthbert Salmon Signed Original late 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Llangollen, River Dee & Bridge British Landscape
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