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Charles James Adams Watercolour ‘ the Plough Team’
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Charles James Adams Watercolour ‘ the Plough Team’

1900 - 1920
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Charles James Adams 1859-1931.London Landscape painter who exhibited at the RA from 1882.’The Plough Team ‘ signed watercolour dated 1897, image size 18.5 cms x27.5 cms framed size 40.5 x48cms.A fine quality watercolour by a good artist in super condition.

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Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Charles James Adams Watercolour to the 1900s.

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SA573309
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Charles James Adams 1859-1931.London Landscape painter who exhibited at the RA from 1882.’The Plough Team ‘ signed watercolour dated 1897, image size 18.5 cms x27.5 cms framed size 40.5 x48cms.A fine quality watercolour by a good artist in super condition.
Height
40.5cm (15.94")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Charles James Adams Watercolour to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA573309
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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A watercolour painting signed by Charles James Adams depicting three heavy horses pulling an agricultural harrow across a field guided by a farmer under a cloudy sky.
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Archive I A watercolour painting signed by Charles James Adams depicting three heavy horses pulling an agricultural harrow across a field guided by a farmer under a cloudy sky.

Charles James Adams Watercolour ‘ the Plough Team’

Archive II A watercolour painting signed by Charles James Adams depicting three heavy horses pulling an agricultural harrow across a field guided by a farmer under a cloudy sky. View II
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A watercolour painting signed by Charles James Adams depicting three heavy horses pulling an agricultural harrow across a field guided by a farmer under a cloudy sky.
CHARLES JAMES ADAMS WATERCOLOUR ‘ THE PLOUGH TEAM’
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A watercolour painting signed by Charles James Adams depicting three heavy horses pulling an agricultural harrow across a field guided by a farmer under a cloudy sky.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Paint
  • ColourMuted Earth Tones
  • MotifsHeavy working horses, ploughed field, cloud-filled sky, agricultural harrow
  • SizeH 40.5 cm (16 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

This Victorian watercolour painting on paper depicts an agricultural scene with heavy working horses, a ploughed field, and a cloud-filled sky. Signed by Charles James Adams and dated 1897, the artwork displays muted earth tones, delicate brushwork, and soft blue accents in the sky. Measuring 40.5 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 1.5 cm deep, it comes ready to display in a home setting. Ideal for a rustic farmhouse interior, this painting suits placement above the mantel in a living room, study, or hallway. The rural subject matter brings a traditional British countryside aesthetic to domestic spaces, complementing period properties and neutral wall decors alike.

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British rural watercolours of this period typically focus on traditional agricultural life, working farm animals, and expansive countryside landscapes rendered with fluid washes and natural light.

Artists utilised finely ground natural pigments suspended in water-soluble gum arabic, applied directly onto thick, heavy-grade cotton or rag paper.

Authenticity is verified through original artist signatures, period-correct paper aging such as natural foxing, structural evidence of historic mounting, and characteristic brushwork techniques.

Display the painting in a simple oak or gilded frame above a sideboard or fireplace mantle to complement warm wood tones, traditional upholstery, and neutral wall palettes.

Framing should incorporate UV-protective glass and acid-free mounting boards. Keep the artwork out of direct sunlight and maintain stable relative humidity to prevent paper deterioration.
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