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Joseph R R Mcculloch Rba 1934 Signed Pair of Early 20th Century Pencil Drawings Whitby Yorkshire
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Joseph R R Mcculloch Rba 1934 Signed Pair of Early 20th Century Pencil Drawings Whitby Yorkshire

1920 - 1940
Description

Type of artwork: Original pair of Pencil Drawings

Surface: Paper

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

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1934

Depiction or Location: A Pair of Whitby Yorkshire Landscapes

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

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in 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 40 x 55 cm (each aperture size approx. 17 x 11 cm)

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Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
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Strickland & Russell has dated these 1930s Whitby Pencil Drawings to the 1930s.

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Description
Type of artwork: Original pair of Pencil Drawings

Surface: Paper

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

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1934

Depiction or Location: A Pair of Whitby Yorkshire Landscapes

fig 1. A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934.
fig 1. Joseph R R Mcculloch Rba 1934 Signed Pair of Early 20th Century Pencil Drawings Whitby Yorkshire

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

Condition report: The artwork is considered to be in 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 40 x 55 cm (each aperture size approx. 17 x 11 cm)

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated these 1930s Whitby Pencil Drawings to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234079
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A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934.
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Archive I A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934.

Joseph R R Mcculloch Rba 1934 Signed Pair of Early 20th Century Pencil Drawings Whitby Yorkshire

Archive II A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934. View II
Archive III A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934. View III
Archive IV A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934. View IV
Archive V A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934. View V
Archive VI A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934. View VI
Archive VII A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934. View IX
Archive X A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934. View X
Archive XI A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934. View XI
Archive XII A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934. View XIII
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A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934.
Joseph R R McCulloch RBA 1934 Signed Pair of early 20th Century Pencil Drawings Whitby Yorkshire
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A pair of mounted monochrome graphite pencil drawings depicting coastal buildings and cliffs in Whitby, signed and dated 1934.
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  • ObjectOriginal Artwork
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style1930s British Realism
  • MaterialGraphite, Paper, Card
  • ColourMonochrome, Cream, Grey
  • MotifsGraphite crosshatching, Coastal landscape, Architectural linework, Dual mount
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

This original pair of early 20th century pencil drawings by Joseph Ridley Ratcliffe McCulloch RBA depicts coastal landscapes in Whitby, Yorkshire, rendered in monochrome graphite on paper. The artworks employ detailed graphite crosshatching and precise architectural linework to portray buildings, harbors, and cliffs. Each drawing is presented within a cream dual mount featuring decorative layered paper mouldings, and bears a visible signature along with the date 1934. The paper surfaces exhibit subtle tonal variations and light aging consistent with the period, while the mounts display neat rectangular apertures and multiple outer border lines. The complete mounted piece measures 55 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 0.2 cm deep. Such framed works suit a study, hallway, or narrow wall space in an English country house or traditional interior. They hang vertically as a pair, adding a historic coastal narrative to domestic settings.

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Interwar British topographical drawings typically feature detailed observational graphite or ink renderings of rural and coastal scenes, reflecting a revival of traditional draftsmanship and interest in regional British heritage during the 1920s and 1930s.

Artists primarily utilised graphite pencils ranging in hardness on heavy wove or laid paper, often mounted onto backing boards for presentation and framing.

Authentic drawings show natural paper ageing, precise graphite oxidation, period-correct signatures or monograms, and artist provenance markings or institutional initials.

Mount the drawings in slender wood or neutral frames and display them stacked vertically on a narrow wall space or alcove to add historic contrast to contemporary decor.

Keep pencil drawings away from direct sunlight and high humidity, framing them behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mounts to prevent foxing and deterioration over time.
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