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Antique Early 19th Century British School Original Watercolour Painting Romanticism Castle Ruins Landscape
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Antique Early 19th Century British School Original Watercolour Painting Romanticism Castle Ruins Landscape

19th century
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Type of artwork: Original Antique watercolour on paper

Artist and Signature: Not Attributed but possibly by Lady Julia Gordon *

Provenance: * Purchased in a collection of works including other works including works by Lady Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867

Subject: An atmospheric Castle Ruins landscape View

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1830-1840

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted as shown (unframed).

Condition Report: Age-related toning and light creasing consistent with a period sketch; overall good and honest condition. Please see photographs.

Size of painting incl. mount 30 x 25 cm (mount aperture approx. 21 x 16 cm)

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25cm (9.84")
Width
30cm (11.81")
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Strickland & Russell has dated this 19th Century Watercolour Landscape to the 1800s.

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SA1194579
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Antique watercolour on paper

Artist and Signature: Not Attributed but possibly by Lady Julia Gordon *

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Provenance: * Purchased in a collection of works including other works including works by Lady Julia Isabella Lavinia Gordon (née Bennet) 1772 - 1867.
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fig 1. An early 19th-century British School watercolour painting showing a ruined stone castle on a cliff overlook.
fig 1. Antique Early 19th Century British School Original Watercolour Painting Romanticism Castle Ruins Landscape

Subject: An atmospheric Castle Ruins landscape View

Approximate age of artwork: Circa 1830-1840

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted as shown (unframed).

Condition Report: Age-related toning and light creasing consistent with a period sketch; overall good and honest condition. Please see photographs.

Size of painting incl. mount 30 x 25 cm (mount aperture approx. 21 x 16 cm)

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 19th Century Watercolour Landscape to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194579
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An early 19th-century British School watercolour painting showing a ruined stone castle on a cliff overlook.
Antique early 19th Century British School Original Watercolour Painting Romanticism Castle Ruins Landscape
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRomanticism
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Paint
  • ColourBlue and Brown
  • MotifsCastle ruins, Cliff top landscape, Atmospheric washes, Aqueduct arches
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 30 cm (12 in)

This original early 19th-century British School watercolour painting on paper embodies the Romanticism style through an atmospheric landscape depicting castle ruins on a cliff top. The composition displays blue and brown colour washes, capturing a distant body of water, rolling hills, and an aqueduct with arches beneath a soft, cloudy sky. In the foreground, rocky outcrops and grassy terrain frame the rugged view, demonstrating age-related toning and light creasing consistent with a period sketch in honest condition. The artwork measures 30 cm high and 25 cm wide including the mount. This piece suits placement above the mantel in an English country house interior, bringing a historical aesthetic to living spaces, studies, or libraries.

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British Romantic watercolour paintings from the early 19th century are characterised by atmospheric depictions of nature, dramatic light effects, and historic ruins. Artists of this era emphasised emotion, topography, and the sublime over classical order.

Works from this period were typically executed on handmade cotton or linen rag paper using water-based pigments derived from natural minerals, organic matter, and gum arabic binding agents.

Authentic period pieces often exhibit age-appropriate characteristics such as subtle paper toning, foxing, watermarks, light wash layering, and evidence of historical mounting techniques.

Displaying the artwork within a conservation-grade, acid-free mount and a understated wooden frame allows it to complement both traditional and modern decor schemes without risking damage to the paper.

Store or hang the artwork away from direct sunlight, preferably behind UV-protective glass, in an environment with stable relative humidity to prevent fading, paper degradation, and mould growth.
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