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Henry John Kinnaird Exhibited Watercolour ‘ the Backwater,wargrave on Thames ‘
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Henry John Kinnaird Exhibited Watercolour ‘ the Backwater,wargrave on Thames ‘

1900 - 1920
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Henry John Kinnaird fl1880-1920.Painted landscapes and river scenes.Exhibited 9 works at RA,8 works SS.Lived at Ringmer, near Lewes,Sussex.Painted in a broad,naturalistic style ,at times, similar to Horace Hooper.This is an unusually large and fine example of the artists work . ‘The Backwater,Wargrave on Thames’signed watercolour,inscribed with title,image size 50x72 cms ,framed size 77x100 cms.Housed in original period giltwood frame.Provenance : exhibited RBA in 1889(no 143) ;with Fine Lines Fine Art,Shipston on Stour,Warks.

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Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Thames Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

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SA1205065
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Henry John Kinnaird fl1880-1920.Painted landscapes and river scenes.Exhibited 9 works at RA,8 works SS.Lived at Ringmer, near Lewes,Sussex.Painted in a broad,naturalistic style ,at times, similar to Horace Hooper.This is an unusually large and fine example of the artists work .
‘The Backwater,Wargrave on Thames’signed watercolour,inscribed with title,image size 50x72 cms ,framed size 77x100 cms.
Graham Reed Fine Art

Housed in original period giltwood frame.Provenance : exhibited RBA in 1889(no 143) ;with Fine Lines Fine Art,Shipston on Stour,Warks.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Thames Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205065
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 Victorian watercolour landscape painting depicting a tranquil river scene at Wargrave on Thames with mature trees, reeds, and a cloudy blue sky.
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Archive I A Victorian watercolour landscape painting depicting a tranquil river scene at Wargrave on Thames with mature trees, reeds, and a cloudy blue sky.

Henry John Kinnaird Exhibited Watercolour ‘ the Backwater,wargrave on Thames ‘

Archive II A Victorian watercolour landscape painting depicting a tranquil river scene at Wargrave on Thames with mature trees, reeds, and a cloudy blue sky. View II
Archive III A Victorian watercolour landscape painting depicting a tranquil river scene at Wargrave on Thames with mature trees, reeds, and a cloudy blue sky. View III
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A Victorian watercolour landscape painting depicting a tranquil river scene at Wargrave on Thames with mature trees, reeds, and a cloudy blue sky.
HENRY JOHN KINNAIRD EXHIBITED WATERCOLOUR ‘ THE BACKWATER,WARGRAVE ON THAMES ‘
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A Victorian watercolour landscape painting depicting a tranquil river scene at Wargrave on Thames with mature trees, reeds, and a cloudy blue sky.
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Late 19th-century British watercolour landscapes often focused on pastoral and topographical scenes, capturing light and atmospheric conditions along natural waterways and countryside locations. Artists utilized transparent washes and delicate draughtsmanship to depict native flora, peaceful rivers, and rural architecture.

Artists typically applied water-based pigments onto heavy cotton or linen rag paper. The paintings were usually mounted onto backing board and framed behind glass to protect the delicate paper substrate and light-sensitive pigments from environmental exposure.

Authentic period watercolours generally display natural age-related toning or foxing on paper, period-appropriate signatures or inscriptions, and characteristic wash techniques. Examining the paper weight, watermarks, framing history, and artist monograms under magnification can help verify authenticity.

A traditional landscape watercolour adds depth and texture when paired with classic timber furniture, gallery walls, or minimalist contemporary decor. Mounting the artwork in a clean gilt or dark wood frame allows it to act as a subtle focal point in living areas, corridors, or study spaces.

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