Signed 1876 Col. H P Ditmas, Two Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Paintings Shoebury (Shoeburyness) British Landscapes

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolours (A Pair)

Artist and Signature: Colonel Harold Percy Ditmas (1853–1937) of York

Colonel Harold Percy Ditmas (1853–1937) was a solicitor and auxiliary officer who commanded the Durham Artillery from 1895, later serving with distinction in the Boer War and World War I. He was granted the honorary rank of Colonel in 1901. A member of a long-established York military family, Ditmas was also a skilled watercolourist. Often signing his works “H.P.D.”, he produced a series of topographical views from the 1870s to the early 20th century, recording Clifton, York, Shoeburyness, and other places connected with his life and service. Today his paintings are valued both as decorative works and as important historical records of vanished or altered locations.

Subject: Charming watercolour depicting two tree lined scenes titled 'Shoebury' Likely to have painted close to or on Shoebury Garrison whilst the artist was undergoing military training there.

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1876

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted on backing board (unframed).

Condition Report: The watercolours remain detailed and atmospheric, with some slight age toning as expected from 19th century works on paper. Please see photographs for full condition.

Size of each painted image 15 x 9.5 cm

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