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A Victorian Signed Watercolour by Hans Jacob Hansen
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A Victorian Signed Watercolour by Hans Jacob Hansen

19th century
For Sale by Past to Present
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A superb watercolour by Hans Jacob Hansen 1853 - 1947 that dates to around 1880

He was a highly accomplished Scottish painter of Danish descent. Born in Leith, he worked extensively abroad in the Middle East, North Africa and Spain but produced a number of paintings of his native Scotland.

This depicts Leith docks outside Edinburgh and beautifully captures the area in fading sunlight

His work is sought after and commands good prices at auction. This is in excellent condition in an attractive frame and would grace a period or contemporary setting

It measures 17 inches by 21 inches overall with the picture measuring 9 inches by 13 inches

Date of Manufacture

Past to Present has dated this Victorian Watercolour Painting Framed to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244845
Dealers Internal Reference
AB/2026/11/319
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A superb watercolour by Hans Jacob Hansen 1853 - 1947 that dates to around 1880

He was a highly accomplished Scottish painter of Danish descent.

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Born in Leith, he worked extensively abroad in the Middle East, North Africa and Spain but produced a number of paintings of his native Scotland.
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fig 1. A framed Victorian watercolour painting depicting a canal scene with boats, traditional buildings, and a tall tower against a twilight sky.
fig 1. A Victorian Signed Watercolour by Hans Jacob Hansen

This depicts Leith docks outside Edinburgh and beautifully captures the area in fading sunlight

His work is sought after and commands good prices at auction. This is in excellent condition in an attractive frame and would grace a period or contemporary setting

It measures 17 inches by 21 inches overall with the picture measuring 9 inches by 13 inches

Date of Manufacture

Past to Present has dated this Victorian Watercolour Painting Framed to the Victorian era.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
42cm (16.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244845
Dealers Internal Ref
AB/2026/11/319
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Archive I A framed Victorian watercolour painting depicting a canal scene with boats, traditional buildings, and a tall tower against a twilight sky.

A Victorian Signed Watercolour by Hans Jacob Hansen

Archive II A framed Victorian watercolour painting depicting a canal scene with boats, traditional buildings, and a tall tower against a twilight sky. View II
Archive III A framed Victorian watercolour painting depicting a canal scene with boats, traditional buildings, and a tall tower against a twilight sky. View III
Archive IV A framed Victorian watercolour painting depicting a canal scene with boats, traditional buildings, and a tall tower against a twilight sky. View IV
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A framed Victorian watercolour painting depicting a canal scene with boats, traditional buildings, and a tall tower against a twilight sky.
A Victorian signed watercolour by Hans Jacob Hansen
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A framed Victorian watercolour painting depicting a canal scene with boats, traditional buildings, and a tall tower against a twilight sky.
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  • ObjectFramed Artwork
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsWaterfront canal, Church tower, Sailing boats, Architectural reflection
  • SizeH 53 cm (21 in) x W 42 cm (17 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

A Victorian signed watercolour painting by Hans Jacob Hansen depicts a canal scene with traditional buildings, a tall church tower, sailing boats, and architectural reflections against a twilight sky. The artwork uses multicolour pigments on paper and bears a signature at the lower left corner. The composition is protected beneath glass and housed within a moulded wooden frame finished in gold leaf, complemented by a white mounting mat. The frame exhibits simple linear corner joints and a flat profile. The piece measures 53 cm high, 42 cm wide, and 7 cm deep overall. This artwork suits placement in a living room, hallway, or above a sideboard in a period or contemporary home setting.

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Victorian watercolour painting emerged during the 19th century, characterized by the use of water-soluble pigments applied on rag paper to capture light, atmosphere, and detailed landscapes. Artists during this period often focused on topographical precision, maritime scenes, and architectural studies.

Traditional 19th-century watercolours were rendered using natural mineral and botanical pigments bound with gum arabic on heavy cotton rag paper. These works were typically mounted behind glass within gilded timber or plaster frames to shield the delicate paper from moisture and dust.

Authentic period pieces usually feature hand-drawn signatures, artist monograms, or society initials such as RSW or RI. Physical signs of age include mild paper oxidation or foxing, original backing boards, and hand-gilded wooden frames.

A classic framed watercolour can be integrated into a contemporary gallery wall or positioned singly above a sideboard or mantelpiece. Pairing historical artwork with minimalist furnishings creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent fading and paper deterioration. Ensure the artwork is fitted with UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials to preserve the paper and pigments over time.
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