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James Orrock Watercolour ‘ Thornton Rush,near Carnforth,lancashire’
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James Orrock Watercolour ‘ Thornton Rush,near Carnforth,lancashire’

19th century
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James Orrock RI 1829-1913.Born in Edinburgh Exhibited RA 1858-82,SS,NES,GG,NG and elsewhere.Great admirer of David Cox and his style and subject matter both reflect this.Keen collector,writer and lecturer.An exhibition of his work was held at the Fine Art Society in 1893. ‘Thornton Rush,near Carnforth,Lancashire’ signed watercolour inscribed with title,image size 23.5x34.5 cms ,framed size 46x55.5 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
55.5cm (21.85")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this James Orrock Landscape Watercolour to the Victorian era.

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SA1197313
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James Orrock RI 1829-1913.Born in Edinburgh Exhibited RA 1858-82,SS,NES,GG,NG and elsewhere.Great admirer of David Cox and his style and subject matter both reflect this.Keen collector,writer and lecturer.An exhibition of his work was held at the Fine Art Society in 1893. ‘Thornton Rush,near Carnforth,Lancashire’ signed watercolour inscribed with title,image size 23.5x34.5 cms ,framed size 46x55.5 cms
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
55.5cm (21.85")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this James Orrock Landscape Watercolour to the Victorian era.

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SA1197313
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 Victorian watercolour painting by James Orrock depicting a rural Lancashire landscape with rolling hills, cattle grazing, and a stream under a soft pale sky.
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting by James Orrock depicting a rural Lancashire landscape with rolling hills, cattle grazing, and a stream under a soft pale sky.

James Orrock Watercolour ‘ Thornton Rush,near Carnforth,lancashire’

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting by James Orrock depicting a rural Lancashire landscape with rolling hills, cattle grazing, and a stream under a soft pale sky. View II
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Newark Antiques and Interiors
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A 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting by James Orrock depicting a rural Lancashire landscape with rolling hills, cattle grazing, and a stream under a soft pale sky.
JAMES ORROCK WATERCOLOUR ‘ THORNTON RUSH,NEAR CARNFORTH,LANCASHIRE’
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A 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting by James Orrock depicting a rural Lancashire landscape with rolling hills, cattle grazing, and a stream under a soft pale sky.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper
  • ColourEarthy Green and Blue
  • MotifsRolling hills, Grazing cattle, Translucent washes, Moorland landscape
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 55.5 cm (22 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

This Victorian watercolour painting by James Orrock portrays a moorland landscape under a soft pale sky. The composition displays rolling hills fading into the distance, with grazing cattle scattered across the middle ground and a small stream winding through the foreground vegetation. Earthy green and blue watercolours dominate the palette, enhanced by translucent washes applied across the paper to capture the quiet rural atmosphere. The artwork includes the inscribed title and signature visible near the lower corner, showing faint signs of historic age on its surface. Measuring 46 cm high, 55.5 cm wide, and 2.5 cm deep overall, the framed piece is proportioned for standard wall display in domestic interiors. Suitable for placement within a traditional English country house interior, this painting suits various reception rooms and hallways. It is commonly positioned above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table to create a focal point against neutral walls. The pastoral subject matter complements studies, drawing rooms, or dining spaces decorated with period furnishings or botanical prints. Wall mounting allows the subtle landscape details and brushwork to be viewed clearly from a distance, adding a calm natural element to the living environment.

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The 19th-century British watercolour movement focused on direct observation of nature, employing delicate washes of pigment on paper to capture atmospheric conditions, light, and rural topography across the British Isles.

Victorian artists typically used finely ground mineral and natural pigments suspended in gum arabic, applied to handmade cotton or linen rag paper designed to absorb water without warping.

Authentic period watercolours usually display natural paper ageing such as foxing, historical provenance, distinct painterly technique, period-correct mounting, and artist signatures or inscriptions in charcoal, ink, or paint.

A Victorian watercolour can be framed with a clean, museum-quality mat and narrow wooden frame to complement contemporary spaces, placed above a sideboard, or grouped in a gallery wall alongside varied artwork styles.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight using UV-protective glass, maintain stable humidity levels to prevent mould growth, and frame the artwork with acid-free backing and matting materials.
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