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Edward Wesson Watercolour ‘Sailing Vessels at Sea’
Graham Reed Fine Art
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Edward Wesson Watercolour ‘Sailing Vessels at Sea’

1940 - 1960
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Edward Wesson RI 1910-1983.Born in Blackheath, London Wesson was one of the great watercolourists of the 20 th century.Largely self taught developing his own style of economic strokes to depict his subjects which included landscapes,river and coastal scenes; depicting the River Thames was also a favourite subject.His work spanned nearly half a century,ranging from the 1930s until his death in 1983 during which period he also taught extensively.He exhibited at RI, RBA and the Royal Society of Marine Artists.’Sailing Vessels at Sea’ signed watercolour,image size 32x50 cms, framed size 46.5x64cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Edward Wesson Marine Watercolour to the 1950s.

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Edward Wesson RI 1910-1983.Born in Blackheath, London Wesson was one of the great watercolourists of the 20 th century.
Largely self taught developing his own style of economic strokes to depict his subjects which included landscapes,river and coastal scenes; depicting the River Thames was also a favourite subject.
Graham Reed Fine Art

His work spanned nearly half a century,ranging from the 1930s until his death in 1983 during which period he also taught extensively.He exhibited at RI, RBA and the Royal Society of Marine Artists.’Sailing Vessels at Sea’ signed watercolour,image size 32x50 cms, framed size 46.5x64cms

Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Edward Wesson Marine Watercolour to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA665533
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 depicting several sailing vessels with brown and white sails navigating a choppy grey-blue sea under an overcast sky, signed Edward Wesson.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting several sailing vessels with brown and white sails navigating a choppy grey-blue sea under an overcast sky, signed Edward Wesson.

Edward Wesson Watercolour ‘Sailing Vessels at Sea’

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting several sailing vessels with brown and white sails navigating a choppy grey-blue sea under an overcast sky, signed Edward Wesson. View II
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Kelham Rd
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BX
United Kingdom
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Graham Reed Fine Art
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A watercolour painting depicting several sailing vessels with brown and white sails navigating a choppy grey-blue sea under an overcast sky, signed Edward Wesson.
EDWARD WESSON WATERCOLOUR ‘SAILING VESSELS AT SEA’
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A watercolour painting depicting several sailing vessels with brown and white sails navigating a choppy grey-blue sea under an overcast sky, signed Edward Wesson.
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This style is defined by economical brushwork, fluid washes, and an emphasis on capturing light and atmospheric conditions over precise detail.

Artists used water-soluble pigments applied to heavy cotton rag paper, often utilizing wet-on-wet layering techniques to achieve atmospheric sky and water effects.

Authentic works feature broad, decisive brushstrokes, a limited grey and ochre palette, confident wet-in-wet wash techniques, and a distinct cursive signature.

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Watercolours should be framed behind UV-filtering glass using acid-free mounting boards, kept out of direct sunlight, and displayed in stable humidity environments.
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