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Cornelius Pearson and Thomas Francis Wainwright Watercolour ‘Cattle in a River Landscape ‘
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Cornelius Pearson and Thomas Francis Wainwright Watercolour ‘Cattle in a River Landscape ‘

19th century
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Cornelius Pearson was a landscape and topographical painter and also an engraver.He was born in Boston,Lincolnshire and went to London at an early age,whereupon he apprenticed to an engraver. He then went on to paint mainly in watercolour.Pearson exhibited 1;5 works at Suffolk Street between 1845 and 1872 ,4 at the Royal Academy and also at the New Watercolour Society and elsewhere .He was one of the oldest members of the Langham Sketching Club.Two of his views of Wales are in the Victoria andAlbert Museum . Thomas Francis Wainwright was a landscape artist who lived in London.He was a prolific artist who exhibited over 200 works at Suffolk Street. He also exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1832 and 1862, the British Institution and elsewhere . Wainwright and Pearson had a long standing friendship and were known to collaborate on many paintings.Pearson did the landscape and Wainwright the cattle. ‘Cattle in a River Landscape’ watercolour signed by both artists, dated 1880, image size 20.5x40 cms ,framed size 42x60 cms .I also have in stock a pair to this watercolour depicting sheep in a mountainous Lakeland landscape. Both are well presented in quality frames with a wash lined mount.

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Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian River Landscape Watercolour to the 1880s.

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Cornelius Pearson was a landscape and topographical painter and also an engraver.
He was born in Boston,Lincolnshire and went to London at an early age,whereupon he apprenticed to an engraver.
Graham Reed Fine Art

He then went on to paint mainly in watercolour.Pearson exhibited 1;5 works at Suffolk Street between 1845 and 1872 ,4 at the Royal Academy and also at the New Watercolour Society and elsewhere .He was one of the oldest members of the Langham Sketching Club.Two of his views of Wales are in the Victoria andAlbert Museum . Thomas Francis Wainwright was a landscape artist who lived in London.He was a prolific artist who exhibited over 200 works at Suffolk Street. He also exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1832 and 1862, the British Institution and elsewhere . Wainwright and Pearson had a long standing friendship and were known to collaborate on many paintings.Pearson did the landscape and Wainwright the cattle. ‘Cattle in a River Landscape’ watercolour signed by both artists, dated 1880, image size 20.5x40 cms ,framed size 42x60 cms .I also have in stock a pair to this watercolour depicting sheep in a mountainous Lakeland landscape. Both are well presented in quality frames with a wash lined mount.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian River Landscape Watercolour to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194225
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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A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a herd of cattle wading in a river with trees and a ruined castle on a hill in the background.
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Archive I A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a herd of cattle wading in a river with trees and a ruined castle on a hill in the background.

CORNELIUS PEARSON AND THOMAS FRANCIS WAINWRIGHT WATERCOLOUR ‘CATTLE IN A RIVER LANDSCAPE ‘

Archive II A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a herd of cattle wading in a river with trees and a ruined castle on a hill in the background. View II
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A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a herd of cattle wading in a river with trees and a ruined castle on a hill in the background.
CORNELIUS PEARSON AND THOMAS FRANCIS WAINWRIGHT WATERCOLOUR ‘CATTLE IN A RIVER LANDSCAPE ‘
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A 19th-century watercolour painting depicting a herd of cattle wading in a river with trees and a ruined castle on a hill in the background.
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Victorian landscape watercolours often emphasized naturalistic rural topography, atmospheric light, and pastoral subjects such as grazing livestock or ancient ruins. Artists frequently collaborated, with one painter specialising in landscape elements and another executing the livestock or human figures.

Artists utilised finely ground water-based pigments bound with gum arabic, applied onto thick wove rag paper. These works were generally displayed under glass within decorative carved or gilt wooden frames to protect the sensitive paper substrate.

Authentic period watercolours usually show signs of natural paper age, such as slight toning or foxing, along with period-correct artist signatures. Examining the paper weave, backing board, and brushwork under magnification helps distinguish original hand-painted washes from later reproductions.

Traditional watercolour landscapes pair well with dark wood furniture, gilded framing, or contemporary minimalist backgrounds to create a focal point. Displaying them in a gallery wall or above a sideboard adds historical texture to residential spaces.

Keep watercolours away from direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent fading and mould growth. Displaying the painting behind UV-filtering glass with acid-free mounting materials ensures long-term preservation of the paper and pigments.
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