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William Frederick Settle Signed 1886 Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Sketch Ships at Sea
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William Frederick Settle Signed 1886 Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Sketch Ships at Sea

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Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed verso - William Frederick Settle (British 1821-1897)

William Settle (1821-1897) was born in Hull, a nephew and pupil of John Ward. He painted for the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club and executed many views on the Humber and Solent. Settle moved to London in 1863 and was commissioned by Queen Victoria to draw nautical ephemera.

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1886 verso

Depiction or Location: Shipping Scene

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Offered free with the artwork)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition in line with age. Some age fading. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork 43 x 30 cm (Aperture size approx.20 x 15 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Marine Watercolour Painting to the 1880s.

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SA1210135
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Description
Type of artwork: An Original Antique Watercolour Painting

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed verso - William Frederick Settle (British 1821-1897)

William Settle (1821-1897) was born in Hull, a nephew and pupil of John Ward. He painted for the Royal Yorkshire Yacht Club and executed many views on the Humber and Solent. Settle moved to London in 1863 and was commissioned by Queen Victoria to draw nautical ephemera.

fig 1. A 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting depicted in warm sepia tones, featuring several sailing ships and boats anchored on calm waters.
fig 1. William Frederick Settle Signed 1886 Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Sketch Ships at Sea

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1886 verso

Depiction or Location: Shipping Scene

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Framed, as shown (Offered free with the artwork)

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition in line with age. Some age fading. Please see our large selection of photographs to inspect the condition and quality of this item, and please don't hesitate to make contact, we are more than happy to answer any questions which you may have.

Size of artwork 43 x 30 cm (Aperture size approx.20 x 15 cm)

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Victorian Marine Watercolour Painting to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210135
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Archive I A 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting depicted in warm sepia tones, featuring several sailing ships and boats anchored on calm waters.

William Frederick Settle Signed 1886 Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Sketch Ships at Sea

Archive II A 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting depicted in warm sepia tones, featuring several sailing ships and boats anchored on calm waters. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting depicted in warm sepia tones, featuring several sailing ships and boats anchored on calm waters. View III
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A 19th-century Victorian watercolour painting depicted in warm sepia tones, featuring several sailing ships and boats anchored on calm waters.
William Frederick Settle Signed 1886 Original 19th Century Antique Watercolour Painting Sketch Ships at Sea
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Victorian marine watercolour paintings typically focus on coastal views, merchant ships, and naval vessels, defined by precise draughtsmanship and atmospheric washes that capture light and moisture on water.

Artists used ground natural pigments mixed with water-soluble binders such as gum arabic, applied in translucent layers onto woven rag paper or textured cotton paper.

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