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Fred Lawson. 'Hawker's Cart. Grinton'.
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Fred Lawson. 'Hawker's Cart. Grinton'.

1920 - 1940
Description

Artist: Fred Lawson (1888-1968)

Title: 'Hawker's cart. Grinton'

Medium: Watercolour drawing.

Size: 7.5'' x 8.5'' (picture size in inches)

Overall framed size: 16'' x 16.75''

One of 96 originals from a book of drawings by Fred Lawson in 1935. They are all beautifully observed depictions of life in the Yorkshire Dales and local area in 1935, using only ink and six ink wash colours available at the time. Once it was down on paper it couldn't be altered! Due to them having been in the bound book they are as fresh and vibrant as when they were painted.

Framed in a gilt frame with a washline mount and ready to hang!

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

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.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: info@williamgreenwoodfineart.co.uk

Physical Dimensions
Height
40.6401cm (16.00")
Width
42.5451cm (16.75")
Depth
2.54cm (1.00")
Declaration

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Fred Lawson Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

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SA218823
Description
Artist: Fred Lawson (1888-1968)

Title: 'Hawker's cart. Grinton'

Medium: Watercolour drawing.

Size: 7.5'' x 8.5'' (picture size in inches)

Overall framed size: 16'' x 16.75''

One of 96 originals from a book of drawings by Fred Lawson in 1935.

“
They are all beautifully observed depictions of life in the Yorkshire Dales and local area in 1935, using only ink and six ink wash colours available at the time.
William Greenwood Fine Art

Once it was down on paper it couldn't be altered! Due to them having been in the bound book they are as fresh and vibrant as when they were painted.

Framed in a gilt frame with a washline mount and ready to hang!

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

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.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: info@williamgreenwoodfineart.co.uk

Height
40.6401cm (16.00")
Width
42.5451cm (16.75")
Depth
2.54cm (1.00")
Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Fred Lawson Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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A watercolour and ink sketch on cream paper depicting a covered hawkers cart near a stone arch bridge in Grinton.
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Archive I A watercolour and ink sketch on cream paper depicting a covered hawkers cart near a stone arch bridge in Grinton.

Fred Lawson. 'Hawker's Cart. Grinton'.

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A watercolour and ink sketch on cream paper depicting a covered hawkers cart near a stone arch bridge in Grinton.
Fred Lawson. 'Hawker's cart. Grinton'.
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A watercolour and ink sketch on cream paper depicting a covered hawkers cart near a stone arch bridge in Grinton.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialPaper, Ink, Watercolour
  • ColourCream, Stone Grey
  • MotifsStone arch bridge, Covered cart, Ink line work, Wash colour effect
  • SizeH 40.6401 cm (16 in) x W 42.5451 cm (17 in) x D 2.54 cm (1 in)

This early 20th century fine art piece is a watercolour drawing by Fred Lawson titled 'Hawker's cart. Grinton', created in 1930. Rendered on cream paper using ink line work and a wash colour effect in stone grey and cream, the subject depicts a covered hawker's cart parked near a stone arch bridge. The visible details include expressive ink outlines, delicate brush washes, and handwritten caption text at the lower margin. The dimensions measure 40.6401 cm high, 42.5451 cm wide, and 2.54 cm deep. Suitable for an English country house interior, this framed artwork fits well on a narrow wall space in a living room, hallway, or study. The composition captures a rural Yorkshire scene through loose, spontaneous brushwork and natural tones. It hangs easily using standard wall fixings to bring traditional landscape art into a home setting.

FAQs

British watercolour sketching gained prominence during the 18th and 20th centuries, as artists documented rural landscapes, architecture, and local trade with quick ink outlines and fluid wash techniques.

Artists generally utilised heavy cotton-rag paper, indian ink or graphite for structural lines, and natural pigment watercolours applied with fine sable brushes.

Authentic works feature age-appropriate paper tone, original pencil or ink underdrawing, organic hand-applied paint layers, and artist signatures or location inscriptions.

Mount the artwork above a wooden console table, integrate it into a gallery wall, or pair it with warm timber furniture to introduce historic depth to modern spaces.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight, house them behind UV-protective glass, and ensure acid-free backing materials are used to prevent discolouration over time.
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