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Tom Rowden Watercolour - Cattle by Moorland Stream
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Tom Rowden Watercolour - Cattle by Moorland Stream

19th century
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
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Original Ornate Frame & Glazed Tom (Thomas) Rowden Watercolour Signed & Dated '90' Highland or Moorland River Scene with Cattle Drinking in-between the Boulders at the River Edge.

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 90.

Size 30 x 45cm

Painting Image 14.5 x 30cm

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Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Tom Rowden Watercolour Landscape to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 09703051
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Signed and dated 90 lower right: painted in 1890.
A. Vokins & Sons framer's label on reverse: trade address used in that decade.
Swept moulded gilt frame: late Victorian pattern.
Natural browning to the timber backboard: long-standing framing.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243293
Dealers Internal Reference
Be07MST87/2/t3421/2
Description
Original Ornate Frame & Glazed Tom (Thomas) Rowden Watercolour Signed & Dated '90' Highland or Moorland River Scene with Cattle Drinking in-between the Boulders at the River Edge.

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 Victorian watercolour painting by Tom Rowden depicting cattle standing near a stream in a vast moorland landscape.
fig 1. Tom Rowden Watercolour - Cattle by Moorland Stream

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 90.

Size 30 x 45cm

Painting Image 14.5 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 Tom Rowden Watercolour Landscape to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09703051
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Signed and dated 90 lower right: painted in 1890.
A. Vokins & Sons framer's label on reverse: trade address used in that decade.
Swept moulded gilt frame: late Victorian pattern.
Natural browning to the timber backboard: long-standing framing.

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
30cm (11.81")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243293
Dealers Internal Ref
Be07MST87/2/t3421/2
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A framed Victorian watercolour painting by Tom Rowden depicting cattle standing near a stream in a vast moorland landscape.
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Archive I A framed Victorian watercolour painting by Tom Rowden depicting cattle standing near a stream in a vast moorland landscape.

Tom Rowden Watercolour - Cattle by Moorland Stream

Archive II A framed Victorian watercolour painting by Tom Rowden depicting cattle standing near a stream in a vast moorland landscape. View II
Archive III A framed Victorian watercolour painting by Tom Rowden depicting cattle standing near a stream in a vast moorland landscape. View III
Archive IV A framed Victorian watercolour painting by Tom Rowden depicting cattle standing near a stream in a vast moorland landscape. View IV
Archive V A framed Victorian watercolour painting by Tom Rowden depicting cattle standing near a stream in a vast moorland landscape. View V
Archive VI A framed Victorian watercolour painting by Tom Rowden depicting cattle standing near a stream in a vast moorland landscape. View VI
Archive VII A framed Victorian watercolour painting by Tom Rowden depicting cattle standing near a stream in a vast moorland landscape. View VII
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A framed Victorian watercolour painting by Tom Rowden depicting cattle standing near a stream in a vast moorland landscape.
Tom Rowden Watercolour - Cattle by Moorland Stream
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A framed Victorian watercolour painting by Tom Rowden depicting cattle standing near a stream in a vast moorland landscape.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Paint, Wood, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourWarm Brown, Blue, Gold
  • MotifsPastoral landscape, cattle, rocky stream, swept gilt frame
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This Victorian framed artwork is an original watercolour painting by Tom Rowden dating from 1890, depicting a pastoral landscape with a rocky stream and cattle. The piece incorporates watercolour paint and paper enclosed behind glass within a swept gilt wooden frame finished in warm brown and gold. Ornate decorative moulding surrounds the frame edge, while the artwork itself displays blue tones in the sky and water. The dimensions measure 30 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Suitable for placement within an English Country House interior scheme, the piece hangs ideally above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The composition brings traditional character and natural scenery into domestic spaces, complementing period furniture and classic wall treatments.

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British watercolour landscapes of the 19th century are defined by realistic depictions of rural topography, dramatic weather effects, and pastoral scenes featuring livestock or moorland. Artists utilised translucent washes of pigment over paper, often working directly outdoors to capture atmospheric light.

Victorian watercolours were typically executed on heavy cotton rag paper using water-based pigments. They were commonly presented behind protective glass with wide paper mounts and framed in cast plaster with gold leaf gilding or carved gilded wooden frames.

Authentic period watercolours demonstrate age-appropriate paper toning, natural foxing, or light fading, alongside artist signatures or monograms consistent with period records. The construction of the original frame, hand-cut glass, and period framing label backing can also assist in verification.

A traditional framed watercolour adds warmth and texture when hung against dark modern paint tones or exposed brick walls. Pairing traditional gilded frames with contemporary furniture creates an intentional, curated mix of eras within a living room, hallway, or study.

Watercolours must be kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent pigment fading and paper degradation. Ensure UV-filtering glass and acid-free archival mounting materials are used to safeguard the paper base over time.
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