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Thomas Rowden Cattle & Sheep Watercolour
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Thomas Rowden Cattle & Sheep Watercolour

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
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Thomas (Tom) Rowden was born in 1842 at Crediton Devon and joined the Marines at the age of 24. He left in 1880 and moved to Exeter.

As a self taught artist his primary work included wild ponies and cattle in their natural setting of Dartmoor and the Highlands.

Occasionally also Romney Marsh in Kent.

He twice exhibited at the Royal Hiberian Academy.

This Charming Watercolour Landscape Scene typical of his primary highly regarded well painted scene of Cattle & Sheep. Dated 1903.

Frame 34 x 45.5 x 2cm

Picture Image Size 17.5 x 30cm

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Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Antique Landscape Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09663186
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 123 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Inscribed date 1903 lower right: fixes the year of painting.
Signed Tom Rowden lower right in brown wash.
Hardboard backing board taped into the frame: reframed during the mid-twentieth century.
Gilding rubbed on the outer frame edges: wear from normal handling.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237598
Dealers Internal Reference
Be07MST87/2/t3421
Description
Thomas (Tom) Rowden was born in 1842 at Crediton Devon and joined the Marines at the age of 24. He left in 1880 and moved to Exeter.
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As a self taught artist his primary work included wild ponies and cattle in their natural setting of Dartmoor and the Highlands.
Heydays Antiques
fig 1. A framed horizontal watercolour painting depicting cattle and sheep grazing in a rugged moorland landscape under a cloudy sky.
fig 1. Thomas Rowden Cattle & Sheep Watercolour

Occasionally also Romney Marsh in Kent.

He twice exhibited at the Royal Hiberian Academy.

This Charming Watercolour Landscape Scene typical of his primary highly regarded well painted scene of Cattle & Sheep. Dated 1903.

Frame 34 x 45.5 x 2cm

Picture Image Size 17.5 x 30cm

Please message Robert via the Website Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Please Supply Your Postcode for Shipping Options.

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Antique Landscape Watercolour Painting to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09663186
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 123 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Inscribed date 1903 lower right: fixes the year of painting.
Signed Tom Rowden lower right in brown wash.
Hardboard backing board taped into the frame: reframed during the mid-twentieth century.
Gilding rubbed on the outer frame edges: wear from normal handling.

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.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
45.5cm (17.91")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1237598
Dealers Internal Ref
Be07MST87/2/t3421
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A framed horizontal watercolour painting depicting cattle and sheep grazing in a rugged moorland landscape under a cloudy sky.
Thomas Rowden Cattle & Sheep Watercolour
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A framed horizontal watercolour painting depicting cattle and sheep grazing in a rugged moorland landscape under a cloudy sky.
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  • ObjectFramed Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourWarm Earth Tones
  • MotifsGilt wood frame, Pastoral cattle subject, Double card mount, Moorland landscape
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 45.5 cm (18 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian framed watercolour painting depicts a pastoral cattle and sheep subject set within a moorland landscape. The artwork is executed in warm earth tones on paper with watercolour pigment, held within a double card mount and a gilt wood frame. The frame shows surface wear including minor scuffs along the edges, while the internal image displays a signed signature at the bottom right corner alongside a mountain backdrop under a cloudy sky. The physical piece measures 34 cm high, 45.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Suitable for domestic interiors, the artwork provides a traditional aesthetic appropriate for placement above a sideboard in an English country house setting. The composition presents a detailed rural scene characteristic of the period, offering an authentic decorative addition to a living room, hallway, or dining space wall.

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Edwardian pastoral watercolours typically feature realistic depictions of rural landscapes, livestock, and changing natural light. Artists from this period emphasised subtle color gradation, atmospheric depth, and traditional countryside scenes.

These artworks were created using water-soluble pigments painted onto heavy cotton rag paper. They were typically presented within card mounts and housed in carved or gilded wooden frames with protective front glass.

Original watercolours exhibit physical variation in pigment density, subtle paper cockling from moisture, and unique brushstroke texture under close inspection, unlike prints which feature uniform dot matrices.

Position the framed painting above a sideboard or mantelpiece, or integrate it into a curated gallery wall alongside modern photography and contemporary art to create a balanced juxtaposition.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and foxing. Ensure framing uses acid-free backing boards and UV-protective glass to maintain long-term condition.
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