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Fred Lawson "Lincoln, 1930" Watercolour
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Fred Lawson "Lincoln, 1930" Watercolour

1920 - 1940
Description

Fred Lawson was born in Yeadon, Leeds in 1888. He studied at Dewsbury Technical College and won a scholarship to Leeds School of Art. He then went to South Kensington College of Art where he gained silver and bronze medals for drawing. On a painting trip to Yorkshire in 1910 he chose to settle in Wensleydale, the inspiration for much of his work. He made regular artistic and literary contributions to the Dalesman magazine and exhibited both in his own area and also at Galleries including Liverpool, Royal Academy, R.I., and Glasgow.

"Lincoln, 1930" is a fine large watercolour. Measuring 14"x 18" it is signed and dated 1930 and is framed giving an overall size of 22"x 26".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Fred Lawson Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09440257
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 96 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Dated lower right: 1930 inscription alongside artist name and location.
Brayford Pool wharf with commercial barges and steam crane: working harbour scene.
Pencil drawing visible beneath translucent watercolour washes: direct painting from observation.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1205751
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Description
Fred Lawson was born in Yeadon, Leeds in 1888. He studied at Dewsbury Technical College and won a scholarship to Leeds School of Art.
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He then went to South Kensington College of Art where he gained silver and bronze medals for drawing.
McTague of Harrogate

On a painting trip to Yorkshire in 1910 he chose to settle in Wensleydale, the inspiration for much of his work. He made regular artistic and literary contributions to the Dalesman magazine and exhibited both in his own area and also at Galleries including Liverpool, Royal Academy, R.I., and Glasgow.

"Lincoln, 1930" is a fine large watercolour. Measuring 14"x 18" it is signed and dated 1930 and is framed giving an overall size of 22"x 26".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Fred Lawson Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09440257
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 96 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Dated lower right: 1930 inscription alongside artist name and location.
Brayford Pool wharf with commercial barges and steam crane: working harbour scene.
Pencil drawing visible beneath translucent watercolour washes: direct painting from observation.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205751
McTague of Harrogate
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Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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A watercolour painting depicting barges docked along a harbour with Lincoln Cathedral visible in the misty background.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting barges docked along a harbour with Lincoln Cathedral visible in the misty background.

Fred Lawson "Lincoln, 1930" Watercolour

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting barges docked along a harbour with Lincoln Cathedral visible in the misty background. View II
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A watercolour painting depicting barges docked along a harbour with Lincoln Cathedral visible in the misty background.
Fred Lawson "Lincoln, 1930" watercolour
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A watercolour painting depicting barges docked along a harbour with Lincoln Cathedral visible in the misty background.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style20th Century British
  • MaterialPaper, Pigment
  • ColourMuted Blue
  • MotifsHarbour scene, Barges, Cathedral silhouette, Misty sky
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This twentieth-century British painting by Fred Lawson is a watercolour on paper depicting a harbour scene with moored barges under a misty sky, featuring the silhouette of a cathedral in the background. The palette incorporates muted blue, terracotta orange, and dusty grey pigment across the composition, which is signed and dated 1930 in the lower right corner, showing visible artist brushstrokes and tonal washes across the paper surface. The framed artwork measures 56 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 5 cm deep in total dimensions. Suitable for display in an English Country House setting, this piece hangs effectively above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway to bring historical character to an interior wall space.

Early 20th-century British watercolours often bridged traditional Victorian topographical recording with Post-Impressionist techniques. Artists used fluid washes, visible brushwork, and atmospheric muted tones to capture industrial ports, rural landscapes, and urban architecture.

Paintings from this era were created using water-soluble pigments applied to heavy cotton rag paper. Artists employed graphite underdrawings alongside layered transparent washes to build texture, depth, and tone.

Authentic pieces usually feature hand-written signatures, dates, or location inscriptions in graphite or ink near the lower margin. Natural age-related signs such as light paper toning, historic gallery labels, or period framing materials also assist in verification.

Position the artwork within a minimal wood frame and museum-grade mount to bring focus to the composition. Placing the piece above dark painted joinery or alongside contemporary ceramics creates a balanced contrast between historic art and modern design.

Display the artwork away from direct sunlight and light sources to prevent pigment fading. Frame the piece using acid-free mounting boards and UV-filtering glass, maintaining a stable ambient humidity to avoid paper distortion.
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