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Fred Lawson. "May Fair, Leyburn". Landscape Ink Watercolour Drawing.
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Fred Lawson. "May Fair, Leyburn". Landscape Ink Watercolour Drawing.

1900 - 1920
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Artist; Fred Lawson. (1888- 1968). Title: ''May Fair, Leyburn''. Inscribed .

Medium: Watercolour/Ink/ crayon Drawing.

Size: 10'' x 13 3/4''. Framed size: 17 1/4''x 21 1/4''.

Signed and inscribed and dated May 13th 1921.

Provenance: Private collection, Mr. George G. Hopkinson of Bradford, Yorkshire.

Now cleaned and framed. In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK Delivery.

A fine drawing.

One from our very large collection of watercolours by Fred Lawson.

Trade enquiries welcome. For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830 Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

WEbsite: wgreenwoodfineart.co.uk

About Fred Lawson (1888-1968):

A landscape painter. Fred was born at Yeadon, near Leeds. He studied at Dewsbury and Leeds Schools of Art. On a visit to Wensleydale in 1910 with George Graham, they decided to settle there and shared a studio for several years. Fred married the young Muriel Metcalfe of Leyburn in 1933, who was also a painter.

Exhibited at the R.A., R.I. and at numerous exhibitions of Yorkshire artists. Contributed illustrations to The Dalesman from the first issue and for ten years wrote a monthly feature for the magazine. Illustrated several books, including a number by Dorothy Una Ratcliffe.

Travelled in France and Holland, but most of his work depicts the scenery and life of Wensleydale. One of the most fluent and spontaneous water-colourists of his time, he was particularly adept at capturing autumnal tints. A close friend of many Yorkshire artists including Jacob Kramer, Henrietta Lister and George Jackson. His daughter Sonia Lawson is also a painter of high repute.

A retrospective exhibition was held in Middlesbrough Art Gallery in 1969. He was the founder and leading member of the Castle Bolton group of artists. Died in Castle Bolton, Redmire, where he had lived for nearly sixty years.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Fred Lawson Original Drawing to the 1920s.

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Artist; Fred Lawson. (1888- 1968). Title: ''May Fair, Leyburn''. Inscribed .
fig 1. An original graphite pencil and ink drawing on paper depicting a crowd scene at the Leyburn May Fair, dated 13 May 1921.
fig 1. Fred Lawson. "May Fair, Leyburn". Landscape Ink Watercolour Drawing.

Medium: Watercolour/Ink/ crayon Drawing.

Size: 10'' x 13 3/4''. Framed size: 17 1/4''x 21 1/4''.

Signed and inscribed and dated May 13th 1921.

Provenance: Private collection, Mr. George G. Hopkinson of Bradford, Yorkshire.

fig 2. An original graphite pencil and ink drawing on paper depicting a crowd scene at the Leyburn May Fair, dated 13 May 1921.
fig 2. Fred Lawson. "May Fair, Leyburn". Landscape Ink Watercolour Drawing.

Now cleaned and framed. In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK Delivery.

A fine drawing.

One from our very large collection of watercolours by Fred Lawson.

Trade enquiries welcome. For more info please contact us at:

fig 3. An original graphite pencil and ink drawing on paper depicting a crowd scene at the Leyburn May Fair, dated 13 May 1921.
fig 3. Fred Lawson. "May Fair, Leyburn". Landscape Ink Watercolour Drawing.

Tel: 01677 424830 Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

WEbsite: wgreenwoodfineart.co.uk

About Fred Lawson (1888-1968):

A landscape painter. Fred was born at Yeadon, near Leeds. He studied at Dewsbury and Leeds Schools of Art.

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On a visit to Wensleydale in 1910 with George Graham, they decided to settle there and shared a studio for several years.
William Greenwood Fine Art

Fred married the young Muriel Metcalfe of Leyburn in 1933, who was also a painter.

fig 4. An original graphite pencil and ink drawing on paper depicting a crowd scene at the Leyburn May Fair, dated 13 May 1921.
fig 4. Fred Lawson. "May Fair, Leyburn". Landscape Ink Watercolour Drawing.

Exhibited at the R.A., R.I. and at numerous exhibitions of Yorkshire artists. Contributed illustrations to The Dalesman from the first issue and for ten years wrote a monthly feature for the magazine. Illustrated several books, including a number by Dorothy Una Ratcliffe.

Travelled in France and Holland, but most of his work depicts the scenery and life of Wensleydale. One of the most fluent and spontaneous water-colourists of his time, he was particularly adept at capturing autumnal tints. A close friend of many Yorkshire artists including Jacob Kramer, Henrietta Lister and George Jackson. His daughter Sonia Lawson is also a painter of high repute.

A retrospective exhibition was held in Middlesbrough Art Gallery in 1969. He was the founder and leading member of the Castle Bolton group of artists. Died in Castle Bolton, Redmire, where he had lived for nearly sixty years.

Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Fred Lawson Original Drawing to the 1920s.

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Archive I An original graphite pencil and ink drawing on paper depicting a crowd scene at the Leyburn May Fair, dated 13 May 1921.

Fred Lawson. "May Fair, Leyburn". Landscape Ink Watercolour Drawing.

Archive II An original graphite pencil and ink drawing on paper depicting a crowd scene at the Leyburn May Fair, dated 13 May 1921. View II
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An original graphite pencil and ink drawing on paper depicting a crowd scene at the Leyburn May Fair, dated 13 May 1921.
Fred Lawson. "May Fair, Leyburn". Landscape Ink Watercolour Drawing.
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An original graphite pencil and ink drawing on paper depicting a crowd scene at the Leyburn May Fair, dated 13 May 1921.
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  • ObjectDrawings & Watercolours
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleModern British
  • MaterialPaper, Pencil, Ink
  • ColourMonochrome, Soft Grey
  • MotifsFigurative study, grid lines, graphite shading

This original Modern British drawing depicts a figurative crowd scene at the Leyburn May Fair, created by Fred Lawson from the 1920 period. The artwork consists of graphite pencil, ink and crayon on paper, finished with soft grey tones and monochrome shading. Visible details include distinct grid lines and a signature inscription dated May thirteenth 1921 near the lower left corner. The composition shows two figures in the foreground facing a dense gathering of people beneath a structural framework. The framed piece measures 44 cm by 54 cm and arrives ready to hang. It suits placement above a sideboard in a living room, hallway or study within an English country house interior.

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20th-century Modern British works on paper encompass drawings, watercolours, and prints created in the United Kingdom during the early-to-mid 1900s. These works often captured regional landscapes, local traditions, and everyday social gatherings using expressive draftsmanship and restrained colour palettes.

Artists typically utilised woven or rag paper paired with graphite pencil, Indian ink, and watercolour washes or coloured pencils. The portable nature of these medium combinations made them suitable for plein air sketching and rapid field studies.

Authentic drawings from this period feature genuine period paper exhibiting natural age toning, clear artist signatures, and contemporary date inscriptions. Provenance records, gallery labels on backing boards, and distinct linear style further verify authenticity.

Mount the artwork using acid-free matting and a minimalist wooden frame to highlight the composition against neutral painted walls. Grouping linear monochrome or light watercolour sketches creates a curated gallery wall suitable for traditional or modern settings.

Display the work away from direct sunlight and humidity to prevent paper degradation and fading of fugitive pigments. Mount behind UV-filtering protective glass using conservation-grade archival materials to eliminate discolouration and foxing.
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