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Joseph West Watercolour "Darby's Hard, Nr. Gorleston-on-sea"
McTague of Harrogate
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Joseph West Watercolour "Darby's Hard, Nr. Gorleston-on-sea"

1920 - 1940
Description

This watercolour measures 6"x 11" and is signed lower left. It is mounted into an ivory coloured mount giving an overall size of 12"x 17". It is unframed and is inscribed on the reverse by the artist: "Darby's Hard, Nr. Gorleston-on-Sea, J. West A.B.W.S. 1927".

Please see our website www.mctague.co.uk for a good selection of quality oil paintings, watercolours and rare prints, or visit our retail gallery in Harrogate, Yorkshire, where we are normally open Tuesdays – Saturdays.

Tel. 01423 567086 or 07885 108190

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this British Coastal Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

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SA404874
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Description
This watercolour measures 6"x 11" and is signed lower left. It is mounted into an ivory coloured mount giving an overall size of 12"x 17". It is unframed and is inscribed on the reverse by the artist: "Darby's Hard, Nr. Gorleston-on-Sea, J. West A.B.W.S. 1927".

Please see our website www.mctague.co.

uk for a good selection of quality oil paintings, watercolours and rare prints, or visit our retail gallery in Harrogate, Yorkshire, where we are normally open Tuesdays – Saturdays.
McTague of Harrogate

Tel. 01423 567086 or 07885 108190

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this British Coastal Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA404874
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the McTague of Harrogate Profile Page

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McTague of Harrogate is a registered member of BADA 

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A horizontal watercolour painting depicting a shoreline with wooden posts, a rust-coloured anchor, and distant buildings across the water, signed J. West in the lower left corner.
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Archive I A horizontal watercolour painting depicting a shoreline with wooden posts, a rust-coloured anchor, and distant buildings across the water, signed J. West in the lower left corner.

Joseph West Watercolour "Darby's Hard, Nr. Gorleston-on-Sea"

Archive II A horizontal watercolour painting depicting a shoreline with wooden posts, a rust-coloured anchor, and distant buildings across the water, signed J. West in the lower left corner. View II
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A horizontal watercolour painting depicting a shoreline with wooden posts, a rust-coloured anchor, and distant buildings across the water, signed J. West in the lower left corner.
Joseph West Watercolour "Darby's Hard, Nr. Gorleston-on-Sea"
Ref: SA404874
A horizontal watercolour painting depicting a shoreline with wooden posts, a rust-coloured anchor, and distant buildings across the water, signed J. West in the lower left corner.
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British coastal watercolours of this era typically focus on working harbours, maritime activity, and muted atmospheric light. Artists employed soft washes and plein air techniques to capture British coastal topography and changing weather conditions.

Artists utilized water-soluble pigments mixed with a binder, such as gum arabic, applied directly to heavy cotton or linen rag paper. The natural white or off-white tone of the paper provided the underlying highlights through transparent glazes.

Authenticity is verified by evaluating artist signatures or monograms, examining paper age, deckled edges, and characteristic foxing, as well as confirming period frame backing, inscriptions, or gallery labels.

Muted maritime artworks pair well with neutral stone or painted walls in coastal or classic interiors. Framing the piece with an acid-free mount and a slim timber frame integrates the artwork smoothly into contemporary gallery displays.

Watercolour works on paper must be kept out of direct sunlight and displayed under UV-filtering glass to prevent pigment fading. Maintain consistent humidity levels and use acid-free mounting materials to avoid paper degradation.
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