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Rowland H. Hill. "The Sylvia, Yarmouth" Good Marine W/c.
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for sale €1,147     $1,245
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Rowland H. Hill. "The Sylvia, Yarmouth" Good Marine W/c.

1900 - 1920
Description

Artist: Rowland Henry Hill. (1873-1952).

Title: "The Sylvia at Yarmouth".

Watercolour. Signed and dated 1911. Also inscribed with the title.

Size: 14"x 19". Overall size: 22 1/4"x 26 1/2".

In 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.

An excellent example of Staithes Group artist Rowland Henry Hill's painterly skills. The freedom of painting is wonderful.

Rowland Henry Hill(1873 - 1952)

Rowland Henry Hill was a member of the Staithes group of artists. He lived at Ellerby, near Runswick Bay. He studied at the Academy in Bushey, at the Halifax School of Art and at Herkomer's. Hill exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy, from 1897, the Paris Salon and with the Staithes Group. Examples of his work are in the public collections at Leeds, Wakefield, Whitby and Harrogate and in the Imperial War Museum in London.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 06485991
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 115 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Dated 1911 lower right: fixes the date of execution.
Signed Rowland H. Hill lower right: painted by the artist.
Gentle natural paper toning: consistent with century-old watercolours.
Free fluid washes and gouache highlights: characteristic handling of the period.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56.5cm (22.24")
Width
66.5cm (26.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA783713
Dealers Internal Reference
wgb
Description
Artist: Rowland Henry Hill. (1873-1952).

Title: "The Sylvia at Yarmouth".

Watercolour. Signed and dated 1911. Also inscribed with the title.

Size: 14"x 19". Overall size: 22 1/4"x 26 1/2".

In good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery.

fig 1. An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting masted sailing ships docked along the shoreline at Yarmouth harbour, rendered in muted sepia and grey tones.
fig 1. Rowland H. Hill. "The Sylvia, Yarmouth" Good Marine W/c.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

An excellent example of Staithes Group artist Rowland Henry Hill's painterly skills. The freedom of painting is wonderful.

fig 2. An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting masted sailing ships docked along the shoreline at Yarmouth harbour, rendered in muted sepia and grey tones.
fig 2. Rowland H. Hill. "The Sylvia, Yarmouth" Good Marine W/c.

Rowland Henry Hill(1873 - 1952)

Rowland Henry Hill was a member of the Staithes group of artists. He lived at Ellerby, near Runswick Bay. He studied at the Academy in Bushey, at the Halifax School of Art and at Herkomer's.

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Hill exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy, from 1897, the Paris Salon and with the Staithes Group.
William Greenwood Fine Art

Examples of his work are in the public collections at Leeds, Wakefield, Whitby and Harrogate and in the Imperial War Museum in London.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 06485991
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 115 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Dated 1911 lower right: fixes the date of execution.
Signed Rowland H. Hill lower right: painted by the artist.
Gentle natural paper toning: consistent with century-old watercolours.
Free fluid washes and gouache highlights: characteristic handling of the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
56.5cm (22.24")
Width
66.5cm (26.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA783713
Dealers Internal Ref
wgb
William Greenwood Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting masted sailing ships docked along the shoreline at Yarmouth harbour, rendered in muted sepia and grey tones.

Rowland H. Hill. "The Sylvia, Yarmouth" Good Marine W/c.

Archive II An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting masted sailing ships docked along the shoreline at Yarmouth harbour, rendered in muted sepia and grey tones. View II
Archive III An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting masted sailing ships docked along the shoreline at Yarmouth harbour, rendered in muted sepia and grey tones. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting masted sailing ships docked along the shoreline at Yarmouth harbour, rendered in muted sepia and grey tones. View IV
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An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting masted sailing ships docked along the shoreline at Yarmouth harbour, rendered in muted sepia and grey tones.
Rowland H. Hill. "The Sylvia, Yarmouth" Good Marine W/c.
Ref: SA783713
An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting masted sailing ships docked along the shoreline at Yarmouth harbour, rendered in muted sepia and grey tones.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Ink
  • ColourSepia Brown
  • MotifsTall masted ships, Harbour landscape, Tonal washes
  • SizeH 56.5 cm (22 in) x W 66.5 cm (26 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This Edwardian watercolour painting by Rowland Henry Hill portrays the tall masted sailing ship Sylvia docked at Yarmouth harbour alongside another vessel. The artwork is executed on paper using ink and watercolour, rendered in a palette of muted sepia browns and greys with soft tonal washes and visible brushwork details. The composition captures the shoreline landscape with rigging, spars, and hull structures delineated against a cloudy sky. Signed, dated 1911, and inscribed by the artist, the piece shows authentic signs of age consistent with its period. Measuring 56.5 cm high, 66.5 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, the framed work is ready to hang. Ideal for creating a coastal retreat interior design vibe, the artwork suits traditional or maritime-themed living spaces. It brings historical character to studies, hallways, or living rooms when hung on the wall above a sideboard or console table. The muted maritime scene complements neutral wall tones and coordinates with antique wooden furniture.

FAQs

British marine watercolours from the early 20th century focus on coastal landscapes, busy harbours, and working vessels, capturing atmospheric conditions and natural light using fluid washes and tonal precision.

Artists used water-based pigments applied to heavy cotton rag paper, often executing initial under-drawings in graphite or ink before applying washes of translucent colour.

Authenticity is verified through legibility of artist signatures, contemporary gallery labels on the backing, characteristic paper aging, and consistency with known historical subject matter.

Nautical watercolours look effective hung individually above sideboards or desks, or grouped in gallery walls alongside complementary muted landscapes and antique wood furnishings.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight under UV-protective glass, ensure acid-free backing materials are used during framing, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent paper foxing.
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