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James E. Aitken "Anstruther, Fife" Watercolour
McTague of Harrogate
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James E. Aitken "Anstruther, Fife" Watercolour

1900 - 1920
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James Ernest Aitken was a painter of coastal scenes, born in Liverpool, the son of James Aitken (1853-1935). He studied at the Manchester School of Art, Liverpool School of Art and Wallasey School of Art and he was also taught by his father. A prolific exhibitor, he showed at the RA, RSA, RI, RSW, RCamA, RWA and was an elected member of the Liverpool Academy of Arts, the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, the RSW, RCamA and an Associate of the RWA. He travelled across Europe, 1913-14 painting many pictures of Holland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Wales and Scotland and executed panels for British Railways. Examples of his work are to be found in several public collections including the Manx Museum and the Williamson Art Gallery. He was President of the Liver Sketching Club in 1935 and like his father, he lived in Port St. Mary, Isle of Man for many years.

"Off to Peterhead, Anstruther, Fife" is a fine example. A watercolour measuring 13" x 20" it is signed lower right and is framed giving an overall size of 21"x 28".

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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McTague of Harrogate has dated this Scottish Maritime Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

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James Ernest Aitken was a painter of coastal scenes, born in Liverpool, the son of James Aitken (1853-1935).
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He studied at the Manchester School of Art, Liverpool School of Art and Wallasey School of Art and he was also taught by his father.
McTague of Harrogate

A prolific exhibitor, he showed at the RA, RSA, RI, RSW, RCamA, RWA and was an elected member of the Liverpool Academy of Arts, the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, the RSW, RCamA and an Associate of the RWA. He travelled across Europe, 1913-14 painting many pictures of Holland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Wales and Scotland and executed panels for British Railways. Examples of his work are to be found in several public collections including the Manx Museum and the Williamson Art Gallery. He was President of the Liver Sketching Club in 1935 and like his father, he lived in Port St. Mary, Isle of Man for many years.

"Off to Peterhead, Anstruther, Fife" is a fine example. A watercolour measuring 13" x 20" it is signed lower right and is framed giving an overall size of 21"x 28".

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Scottish Maritime Watercolour Painting to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231927
McTague of Harrogate
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 several sailing fishing vessels moored at a stone quay with figures gathered under a hazy, overcast sky.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting several sailing fishing vessels moored at a stone quay with figures gathered under a hazy, overcast sky.

James E. Aitken "Anstruther, Fife" Watercolour

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting several sailing fishing vessels moored at a stone quay with figures gathered under a hazy, overcast sky. View II
Archive III A watercolour painting depicting several sailing fishing vessels moored at a stone quay with figures gathered under a hazy, overcast sky. View III
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A watercolour painting depicting several sailing fishing vessels moored at a stone quay with figures gathered under a hazy, overcast sky.
James E. Aitken "Anstruther, Fife" watercolour
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A watercolour painting depicting several sailing fishing vessels moored at a stone quay with figures gathered under a hazy, overcast sky.
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British maritime watercolour painting from this era is characterised by subtle tonal washes, atmospheric depictions of coastal light, and accurate renderings of working boats and harbour infrastructure. Artists often worked en plein air to capture the evolving weather conditions along the coastlines of the British Isles.

Artists used ground mineral pigments suspended in gum arabic, applied directly to heavy rag paper. Works were built up through layered transparent washes, sometimes accented with gouache for highlights, and were typically mounted on acid-free card.

Authentic works feature period-appropriate paper aging, subtle foxing or natural toning, contemporary artist signatures in graphite or paint, and characteristic wash techniques rather than modern print dot matrices under magnification.

Display the painting in a simple oak or gilded frame with a generous acid-free mount to create contrast against painted walls. It works well as part of a curated gallery wall or positioned independently above a sideboard or desk.

Keep watercolours away from direct sunlight and high humidity areas to prevent fading and mold growth. Frame the artwork behind UV-filtering glass with acid-free backing board to ensure long-term preservation.
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