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Florence Hess "Still Life" Watercolour
McTague of Harrogate
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McTague of Harrogate

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Florence Hess "Still Life" Watercolour

1920 - 1940
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Florence Hess (1891-1974) was a painter of landscapes and still life, born in Leeds. She studied at Leeds School of Art and from 1905 with the Yorkshire painter Mark Senior, whose friend and assistant she became, accompanying him on his visits to Bruges and Holland. She painted along the coast of Yorkshire and Norfolk, her earlier work showing Senior’s influence especially. Exhibited RA, NEAC, WIAC and widely in the provinces. Was a keen member of Fylingdales Group. Lived in London for some time and at Alwoodley, near Leeds.

"Still Life with Roses" is a watercolour measuring 14"x 10". It is framed in a quality gilt frame giving an overall size of 22"x 18". It is unsigned.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique Floral Watercolour Painting to the 1940s.

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SA1226063
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Florence Hess (1891-1974) was a painter of landscapes and still life, born in Leeds.
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She studied at Leeds School of Art and from 1905 with the Yorkshire painter Mark Senior, whose friend and assistant she became, accompanying him on his visits to Bruges and Holland.
McTague of Harrogate

She painted along the coast of Yorkshire and Norfolk, her earlier work showing Senior’s influence especially. Exhibited RA, NEAC, WIAC and widely in the provinces. Was a keen member of Fylingdales Group. Lived in London for some time and at Alwoodley, near Leeds.

"Still Life with Roses" is a watercolour measuring 14"x 10". It is framed in a quality gilt frame giving an overall size of 22"x 18". It is unsigned.

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique Floral Watercolour Painting to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1226063
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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A watercolour still life painting depicting pink and red roses arranged in a slender blue-green vase against a muted parchment background.
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Archive I A watercolour still life painting depicting pink and red roses arranged in a slender blue-green vase against a muted parchment background.

Florence Hess "Still Life" Watercolour

Archive II A watercolour still life painting depicting pink and red roses arranged in a slender blue-green vase against a muted parchment background. View II
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A watercolour still life painting depicting pink and red roses arranged in a slender blue-green vase against a muted parchment background.
Florence Hess "Still Life" watercolour
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A watercolour still life painting depicting pink and red roses arranged in a slender blue-green vase against a muted parchment background.
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Early 20th-century floral watercolours often blend traditional botanical study precision with impressionistic brushwork. Artists focused on capturing natural light, subtle colour gradations, and organic forms using delicate washes of water-soluble pigments on paper.

Traditional watercolour artworks were rendered using gum arabic-bound ground pigments executed on heavy cotton rag paper or wove paper. Artists used natural hair brushes to apply fluid washes and transparent layers to create depth and texture.

Authentic watercolours display varied, visible brush marks, subtle paper age toning, foxing, or light-induced mat burn around the edges. Inspecting under magnification reveals fluid pigment distribution and paper texture rather than the uniform dot matrix of a mechanical print.

Displaying a vintage floral watercolour in a slim oak or minimalist gilt frame provides an elegant contrast within contemporary spaces. Positioning the artwork as part of a gallery wall or above a console table adds subtle colour and organic texture to neutral interiors.

Watercolour paintings on paper should be framed behind UV-filtering glass with acid-free mounting materials to prevent fading and discolouration. Keep the artwork out of direct sunlight and hang in an environment with stable temperature and humidity levels.
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