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Alfred George Morgan Signed Circa 1900 Original Antique British Watercolour Painting Whitby Harbour & Abbey from the River Esk Yorkshire Landscape
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Alfred George Morgan Signed Circa 1900 Original Antique British Watercolour Painting Whitby Harbour & Abbey from the River Esk Yorkshire Landscape

1900 - 1920
Description

Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour Paintings

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed by Alfred George Morgan (British 1848-1930)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Late 19th to Early 20th Century

Depiction or Location: Whitby Landscape 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 74 x 57 cm (Aperture size approx. 52 x 34 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Whitby Harbour Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09475992
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Signed A G Morgan lower left in dark paint: applied directly into the foreground.
Gentle paper toning and small dark spots: natural oxidisation across the sky.
Whitby Abbey on the cliff top: local landscape painted throughout the artist's working life.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1210856
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Antique Watercolour Paintings

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Signed by Alfred George Morgan (British 1848-1930)

Approximate age of artwork: Circa Late 19th to Early 20th Century

fig 1. An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky.
fig 1. Alfred George Morgan Signed Circa 1900 Original Antique British Watercolour Painting Whitby Harbour & Abbey from the River Esk Yorkshire Landscape

Depiction or Location: Whitby Landscape 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 74 x 57 cm (Aperture size approx. 52 x 34 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Whitby Harbour Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09475992
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-140 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Signed A G Morgan lower left in dark paint: applied directly into the foreground.
Gentle paper toning and small dark spots: natural oxidisation across the sky.
Whitby Abbey on the cliff top: local landscape painted throughout the artist's working life.

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.

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An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky.
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Archive I An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky.

Alfred George Morgan Signed Circa 1900 Original Antique British Watercolour Painting Whitby Harbour & Abbey from the River Esk Yorkshire Landscape

Archive II An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky. View II
Archive III An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky. View III
Archive IV An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky. View IV
Archive V An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky. View V
Archive VI An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky. View VI
Archive VII An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky. View VII
Archive VIII An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky. View VIII
Archive IX An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky. View IX
Archive X An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky. View X
Archive XI An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky. View XI
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An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky.
Alfred George Morgan Signed Circa 1900 Original Antique British Watercolour Painting Whitby Harbour & Abbey from the River Esk Yorkshire Landscape
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An original watercolour painting depicting a winding river leading towards a distant coastal harbour town with buildings and an abbey on the hill under a soft cloudy sky.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTurn-of-the-Century British Fine Art
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Paint
  • ColourMuted Green and Brown
  • MotifsWinding river view, Coastal harbour town, Hilltop abbey outline, Atmospheric sky wash

This original turn-of-the-century British fine art watercolour painting by Alfred George Morgan depicts Whitby harbour and abbey from the River Esk in Yorkshire. Painted on paper with watercolour paint, the landscape uses a muted green and brown palette, showing a winding river view, a coastal harbour town, a hilltop abbey outline, and an atmospheric sky wash. The artwork displays visible age fading in line with its late 19th to early 20th century period, and comes framed as shown. Positioned in an English country house interior, this piece suits placement above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The aperture measures 52 x 34 cm within the overall 74 x 57 cm size.

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Turn-of-the-century British watercolour landscapes typically feature topographical views, coastal scenes, and rural landscapes rendered with delicate washes and atmospheric lighting characteristic of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Artists used natural pigment paints suspended in gum arabic on heavy cotton or rag paper, applied with fine sable or camel hair brushes to build translucent layers of tone.

Authentic works from this period frequently display artist signatures, natural paper age tones or foxing, hand-applied wash techniques, and period-correct mounting or backing materials.

Hang the piece in a contemporary slim frame to contrast with modern furnishings, or include it within a gallery wall arrangement above a sideboard or mantlepiece.

Keep watercolours out of direct sunlight behind UV-filtering glass, maintain consistent room humidity to prevent mould, and ensure all mounting mats are acid-free.
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