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Joseph R R Mcculloch Rba 1934 Scarborough Castle Yorkshire Early 20th Century British Watercolour Painting
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Joseph R R Mcculloch Rba 1934 Scarborough Castle Yorkshire Early 20th Century British Watercolour Painting

1920 - 1940
Description

Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Paintings

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Joseph Ridley Ratcliffe McCulloch RBA, British, 1893–1961

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1934

Depiction or Location: Scarborough Castle Yorkshire Landscape view

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection.

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition in line with age. 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.

Approximate Size of artwork including mount 56 x 40 cm (mount aperture size approx. 32 x 19 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this 1930s British Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

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SA1233874
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Watercolour Paintings

Surface: Paper

Artist and signature: Joseph Ridley Ratcliffe McCulloch RBA, British, 1893–1961

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1934

Depiction or Location: Scarborough Castle Yorkshire Landscape view

fig 1. A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways.
fig 1. Joseph R R Mcculloch Rba 1934 Scarborough Castle Yorkshire Early 20th Century British Watercolour Painting

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Mounted and Cellophane Wrapped for Protection.

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in fair to good condition in line with age. 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.

Approximate Size of artwork including mount 56 x 40 cm (mount aperture size approx. 32 x 19 cm)

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this 1930s British Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233874
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A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways.
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Archive I A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways.

Joseph R R Mcculloch Rba 1934 Scarborough Castle Yorkshire Early 20th Century British Watercolour Painting

Archive II A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways. View II
Archive III A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways. View III
Archive IV A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways. View IV
Archive V A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways. View V
Archive VI A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways. View VI
Archive VII A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways. View VII
Archive VIII A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways. View VIII
Archive IX A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways. View IX
Archive X A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways. View X
Archive XI A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways. View XI
Archive XII A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways. View XII
Archive XIII A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways. View XIII
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A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways.
Joseph R R McCulloch RBA 1934 Scarborough Castle Yorkshire early 20th Century British Watercolour Painting
Ref: SA1233874
A 1934 monochrome blue watercolour and ink drawing depicting Scarborough Castle ruins atop a hillside with stone curtain walls and pathways.
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  • ObjectOriginal Art
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEarly 20th Century British
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Watercolour
  • ColourBlue, Grey
  • MotifsArchitectural ruins, Monochrome wash, Ink line work, Castle battlements
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

This original watercolour painting by British artist Joseph Ridley Ratcliffe McCulloch RBA dates to 1934 and depicts Scarborough Castle ruins atop a Yorkshire hillside. Executed on paper using blue and grey watercolours with ink line work, the piece portrays architectural ruins including castle battlements, stone curtain walls, pathways, and trees against a pale sky. The composition employs a monochrome wash style with visible ink outlines and shading, presented in fair to good condition appropriate for its age. The artwork measures 40 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 0.2 cm deep. Suitable for an English Country House design vibe, this painting functions well as original art in domestic interiors. It fits neatly above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway, adding a traditional landscape view to a wall space. The mounted presentation protects the paper surface while keeping the artwork ready for framing and display in a home setting.

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During the 1930s, British landscape artists frequently combined precise architectural draftsmanship with fluid tonal washes. Members of established institutions like the Royal Society of British Artists documented historic landmarks, coastal topographies, and medieval ruins using monochrome or subdued colour palettes.

Artists traditionally executed these works on heavy cotton-rag paper using indian ink for structural outlines paired with water-soluble pigment washes. The application relied on sable brushes, graphite underdrawing, and occasionally bodycolour for opaque highlights.

Authentic period works typically present artist signatures, dates, and post-nominal designations such as RBA on the primary surface. Physical evidence includes period-appropriate paper watermarks, natural age toning, and historical gallery or exhibition labels attached to the backing boards.

Architectural landscape studies pair effectively with slim dark timber frames and oversized conservation mounts. Placing graphic monochrome artwork within a contemporary gallery wall or above a minimalist console table provides visual balance between historic subject matter and clean modern lines.

To prevent light damage and paper discolouration, frame watercolours using UV-filtering glass and 100% acid-free matting materials. Ensure the picture is hung away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas with high humidity fluctuations to preserve the paper fibres.
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