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Fisherman by a Wooded Riverbank - Watercolour Painting
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Fisherman by a Wooded Riverbank - Watercolour Painting

1900 - 1920
Description

Watercolour by Percy Lancaster (attributed to) fisherman by a wooded riverbank.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

The Collector Antiques has dated this Framed River Landscape Watercolour to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA814010
Dealers Internal Reference
210709_16
Description
Watercolour by Percy Lancaster (attributed to) fisherman by a wooded riverbank.
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

The Collector Antiques has dated this Framed River Landscape Watercolour to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA814010
Dealers Internal Ref
210709_16
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A framed watercolour landscape painting depicting a fisherman standing on rocks in a rushing river surrounded by mature trees.
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Archive I A framed watercolour landscape painting depicting a fisherman standing on rocks in a rushing river surrounded by mature trees.

Fisherman by a Wooded Riverbank - Watercolour Painting

Archive II A framed watercolour landscape painting depicting a fisherman standing on rocks in a rushing river surrounded by mature trees. View II
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25 The Bank
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8PH
United Kingdom
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A framed watercolour landscape painting depicting a fisherman standing on rocks in a rushing river surrounded by mature trees.
Fisherman by a Wooded Riverbank - Watercolour Painting
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A framed watercolour landscape painting depicting a fisherman standing on rocks in a rushing river surrounded by mature trees.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional British School
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour, Wood, Glass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsRiver scene, Angler figure, Foliage detailing, Cream double mount
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This traditional British School watercolour painting from the 1900 period depicts a river scene with an angler figure, foliage detailing, and a cream double mount. The artwork is set within a light-coloured wooden frame with layered mouldings and protected beneath glass. Green foliage dominates the landscape, featuring mature trees lining the waterbanks alongside rocks and a rushing stream under a partly cloudy sky. The composition displays a classic English Country House aesthetic suited for traditional interiors. Measuring 55 cm high, 69 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the piece offers a compact yet striking visual presence on a wall. Homeowners today typically place an artwork of this style above a sideboard, in a hallway, or within a living room to introduce a serene pastoral atmosphere. The watercolour medium on paper captures subtle atmospheric variations in the light and water, complemented by the neutral tones of the surrounding mount and frame.

Watercolour landscape painting flourished in Britain during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, becoming a celebrated medium for capturing natural light, atmosphere, and countryside views. Artists developed fluid washes and detailed brushwork techniques to depict pastoral scenes, rivers, and woodland settings.

Traditional watercolour paintings are created using finely ground pigments bound with gum arabic, applied to high-quality cotton or linen rag paper. Completed works are typically mounted behind glass within wooden frames to protect the delicate water-soluble pigments from moisture and airborne contaminants.

Authentic watercolours display faint brush strokes, natural variations in paint thickness, and characteristic aging on paper such as light foxing or subtle toning. Examining the paper texture under magnification and reviewing period-appropriate mounting techniques helps confirm original artwork.

A framed landscape painting introduces warmth and depth to contemporary spaces when placed above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or desk. Pairing classic figurative artwork with modern neutral walls or muted woodwork creates an elegant visual contrast.

Watercolours must be kept out of direct sunlight and high-humidity areas to prevent fading and paper warping. Displaying the artwork behind UV-filtering glass and using acid-free matting materials ensures long-term preservation of the paper and pigments.
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