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Fred Lawson. "Richmond Castle". Watercolour Landscape.
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Fred Lawson. "Richmond Castle". Watercolour Landscape.

1900 - 1920
Description

Artist: Fred Lawson (1888-1968).

Title: "Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire".

Medium: Watercolour.

Size: 9 3/4" x 13 1/4'' (picture size in inches). Overall size: 17 1/2"x 21".

Signed and dated 1914. Inscribed verso.

A lovely example.

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

In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Antique Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 1910s.

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Description
Artist: Fred Lawson (1888-1968).

Title: "Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire".

Medium: Watercolour.

Size: 9 3/4" x 13 1/4'' (picture size in inches). Overall size: 17 1/2"x 21".

Signed and dated 1914. Inscribed verso.

fig 1. A watercolour landscape painting depicting Richmond Castle on a hillside under a cloudy grey sky.
fig 1. Fred Lawson. "Richmond Castle". Watercolour Landscape.

A lovely example.

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

In very good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

fig 2. A watercolour landscape painting depicting Richmond Castle on a hillside under a cloudy grey sky.
fig 2. Fred Lawson. "Richmond Castle". Watercolour Landscape.

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

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.
William Greenwood Fine Art

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

fig 3. A watercolour landscape painting depicting Richmond Castle on a hillside under a cloudy grey sky.
fig 3. Fred Lawson. "Richmond Castle". Watercolour Landscape.

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.

fig 4. A watercolour landscape painting depicting Richmond Castle on a hillside under a cloudy grey sky.
fig 4. Fred Lawson. "Richmond Castle". Watercolour Landscape.

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.

fig 5. A watercolour landscape painting depicting Richmond Castle on a hillside under a cloudy grey sky.
fig 5. Fred Lawson. "Richmond Castle". Watercolour Landscape.

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.

Height
44.5cm (17.52")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Antique Watercolour Landscape Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA621237
Dealers Internal Ref
wgp
William Greenwood Fine Art
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British watercolour landscape painting in the early 20th century combines traditional outdoor observation with impressionistic brushwork. Artists focused on atmospheric light, tonal washes, and regional British topography, moving away from strict Victorian realism toward looser, fluid compositions.

Artists typically used water-based pigments composed of finely ground minerals and binding agents applied directly onto heavy cotton rag paper. The natural texture and absorbency of rag paper allowed for multi-layered translucent washes and soft edge blending.

Authentic period watercolours usually show evidence of age, such as subtle paper yellowing or foxing, along with period-appropriate artist signatures or inscriptions. Examining the paper texture, watermark, and technique under magnification helps verify historical authenticity.

A original landscape watercolour works well when framed in a simple wooden or gilt frame with an acid-free mount. Placing the artwork above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a gallery wall adds historic depth to contemporary and traditional interior schemes.

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