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William Edward Fox "Still Life, Camellia" Watercolour
McTague of Harrogate
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McTague of Harrogate

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William Edward Fox "Still Life, Camellia" Watercolour

1900 - 1920
Description

William Edward Fox (1872-1948) was a British artist known for his detailed and evocative depictions of landscape, still life and marine scenes, mostly in watercolour.

Fox was born in 1872 and developed his artistic career by exhibiting at galleries including the Royal Academy, Royal Institute and RWS.

His work is now in private and public collections throughout the U.K and abroad and is highly prized.

"Still Life with Camellia" is a watercolour measuring 11" x 15". It is unsigned and is framed giving an overall size of 16"x 20".

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Camellia Watercolour Still Life to the 1920s.

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SA1201030
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William Edward Fox (1872-1948) was a British artist known for his detailed and evocative depictions of landscape, still life and marine scenes, mostly in watercolour.
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Fox was born in 1872 and developed his artistic career by exhibiting at galleries including the Royal Academy, Royal Institute and RWS.
McTague of Harrogate
fig 1. A watercolour painting depicting red camellia flowers arranged in a glass vessel with fallen petals on a flat surface.
fig 1. William Edward Fox "Still Life, Camellia" Watercolour

His work is now in private and public collections throughout the U.K and abroad and is highly prized.

"Still Life with Camellia" is a watercolour measuring 11" x 15". It is unsigned and is framed giving an overall size of 16"x 20".

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Camellia Watercolour Still Life to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201030
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting red camellia flowers arranged in a glass vessel with fallen petals on a flat surface.

William Edward Fox "Still Life, Camellia" Watercolour

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting red camellia flowers arranged in a glass vessel with fallen petals on a flat surface. View II
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McTague of Harrogate

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United Kingdom

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A watercolour painting depicting red camellia flowers arranged in a glass vessel with fallen petals on a flat surface.
William Edward Fox "Still Life, Camellia" watercolour
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A watercolour painting depicting red camellia flowers arranged in a glass vessel with fallen petals on a flat surface.
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A traditional watercolour still life focuses on inanimate subjects such as flowers, fruit, or domestic objects, executed with water-based pigments on paper. The genre gained significant prominence in 19th and early 20th-century British art, emphasising natural light and translucent brushwork.

Historical watercolours typically consist of natural pigments bound with gum arabic applied to heavy cotton or linen rag paper. Artists utilised soft natural hair brushes, such as sable, to create smooth washes and detailed tonal work.

Authentic works from this period show natural age-related toning or light foxing on paper substrates, hand-applied brushwork with variable pigment density, and period-correct artist signatures or inscriptions.

Mounting the artwork in a simple wooden frame creates clean contrast, while pairing it with dark timber furniture reinforces a classic interior aesthetic. Hanging it alongside other botanical studies creates an engaging gallery wall feature.

Watercolours must be framed under UV-protective glass using acid-free mountboard to prevent discolouration. Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, damp walls, and heat sources to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation.
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