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Frank Dadd Ri. "The Soldier's Story". "The Stagecoach". Pair. Sporting and Genre Watercolour.
William Greenwood Fine Art
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Frank Dadd Ri. "The Soldier's Story". "The Stagecoach". Pair. Sporting and Genre Watercolour.

1900 - 1920
Description

Artist: Frank Dadd R.I. (1851-1929).

Title: "The Soldier's Story". Signed and dated 1928 and inscribed.

And "The Stagecoach". Signed and dated 1925 and inscribed. PAIR.

Watercolour.

In good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery.

Size: 4"x 6". Framed size: 9 1/2"x 12 1/4".

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279.

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

Frank Dadd was born on the 28th March 1851 in London. He studied at the Royal College of Art and at the Royal Academy Schools, where he won a Silver medal for drawing from life. He commenced black and white work in about 1882 and worked as an illustrator for the Illustrated London News from 1878-1884 and then at The Graphic.

He specialised in historical and genre paintings, and in addition illustrated several books including "All is not gold that glitters", "The Flag Beer and Skittles", "The Captain of the Troop", "Follow the drum", "Coaching days and Coaching ways", and Baring Goulds "The Broom Squire" and "Types of the Army and Navy”.

He was honoured to have his paintings chosen for exhibition at the Royal Academy from 1878. He was elected to the Royal Institute of Painters in Water-colours in 1884 and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1888.

He lived at Wallington in Surrey and later at Teignmouth in Devon where he died on 7th March 1929.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated these Pair Antique Watercolour Paintings to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA811650
Dealers Internal Reference
WGP
Description
Artist: Frank Dadd R.I. (1851-1929).

Title: "The Soldier's Story". Signed and dated 1928 and inscribed.

And "The Stagecoach". Signed and dated 1925 and inscribed. PAIR.

Watercolour.

In good ready to hang condition. Free UK delivery.

fig 1. A pair of framed British watercolour paintings depicting a horse-drawn stagecoach scene and a soldier recounting a story inside an inn, both set in ornate gilt frames.
fig 1. Frank Dadd Ri. "The Soldier's Story". "The Stagecoach". Pair. Sporting and Genre Watercolour.

Size: 4"x 6". Framed size: 9 1/2"x 12 1/4".

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279.

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Trade enquiries welcome.

Frank Dadd was born on the 28th March 1851 in London.

“
He studied at the Royal College of Art and at the Royal Academy Schools, where he won a Silver medal for drawing from life.
William Greenwood Fine Art

He commenced black and white work in about 1882 and worked as an illustrator for the Illustrated London News from 1878-1884 and then at The Graphic.

fig 2. A pair of framed British watercolour paintings depicting a horse-drawn stagecoach scene and a soldier recounting a story inside an inn, both set in ornate gilt frames.
fig 2. Frank Dadd Ri. "The Soldier's Story". "The Stagecoach". Pair. Sporting and Genre Watercolour.

He specialised in historical and genre paintings, and in addition illustrated several books including "All is not gold that glitters", "The Flag Beer and Skittles", "The Captain of the Troop", "Follow the drum", "Coaching days and Coaching ways", and Baring Goulds "The Broom Squire" and "Types of the Army and Navy”.

fig 3. A pair of framed British watercolour paintings depicting a horse-drawn stagecoach scene and a soldier recounting a story inside an inn, both set in ornate gilt frames.
fig 3. Frank Dadd Ri. "The Soldier's Story". "The Stagecoach". Pair. Sporting and Genre Watercolour.

He was honoured to have his paintings chosen for exhibition at the Royal Academy from 1878. He was elected to the Royal Institute of Painters in Water-colours in 1884 and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1888.

He lived at Wallington in Surrey and later at Teignmouth in Devon where he died on 7th March 1929.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated these Pair Antique Watercolour Paintings to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA811650
Dealers Internal Ref
WGP
William Greenwood Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Frank Dadd Ri. "The Soldier's Story". "The Stagecoach". Pair. Sporting and Genre Watercolour.

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A pair of framed British watercolour paintings depicting a horse-drawn stagecoach scene and a soldier recounting a story inside an inn, both set in ornate gilt frames.
Frank Dadd RI. "The Soldier's Story". "The Stagecoach". Pair. Sporting And Genre Watercolour.
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British genre watercolour painting refers to pictorial artworks depicting scenes from everyday life, historical anecdotes, or narrative subjects using water-soluble pigments on paper. Popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries, this style emphasizes realistic detail, storytelling, and subtle tonal shading.

Traditional watercolours consist of natural pigment bound with gum arabic applied to heavy cotton rag paper. These works are typically mounted behind glass with protective card mats and presented in carved timber frames finished with gold leaf or plaster embellishments.

Authentic period watercolours usually feature artist signatures, dates, or monogram marks on the lower corners of the artwork. Additional identifiers include age-appropriate paper toning, historic gallery or framing labels on the backing board, and hand-carved or gilded period frames.

Pair narrative watercolours vertically or side-by-side above a sideboard, console table, or fireplace to create a balanced focal point. Their classic gold framing pairs effectively with both traditional wood paneling and minimalist neutral backdrops.

Display watercolours away from direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent fading and foxing. Frame them using UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials to preserve the paper and pigments over time.
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