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John D. Walker "Venice" Watercolour
McTague of Harrogate
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McTague of Harrogate

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John D. Walker "Venice" Watercolour

1900 - 1920
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John Dobby Walker (1863-1925) was a watercolour painter born in Bradford who started his working career as a coach trimmer and painter at Sheethams, a local coach building firm. He studied painting at the Bradford Church Institute and, following a spell as an art teacher, devoted his time to painting, mainly landscape views. He painted mostly around his home in the West Riding but also travelled and exhibited widely both throughout the U.K. and on the continent. His work is now held in good private collections and also in Public Art Galleries.

The present watercolour "Venice" measures 7"x 10" and is mounted and framed giving an overall size of 16"x 19". It is signed lower right and inscribed "Venice".

Please see our website www.mctague.co.uk for a good selection of quality oil paintings, watercolours and rare prints, or visit our retail gallery in Harrogate, Yorkshire, where we are normally open Thursdays – Saturdays.

Tel. 01423 567086 or 07885 108190

Physical Dimensions
Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Venice Lagoon Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

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SA876468
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John Dobby Walker (1863-1925) was a watercolour painter born in Bradford who started his working career as a coach trimmer and painter at Sheethams, a local coach building firm.
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He studied painting at the Bradford Church Institute and, following a spell as an art teacher, devoted his time to painting, mainly landscape views.
McTague of Harrogate

He painted mostly around his home in the West Riding but also travelled and exhibited widely both throughout the U.K. and on the continent. His work is now held in good private collections and also in Public Art Galleries.

fig 1. An antique watercolour painting depicting the Venetian lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore under a pale pink and blue sky with gondolas in the foreground.
fig 1. John D. Walker "Venice" Watercolour

The present watercolour "Venice" measures 7"x 10" and is mounted and framed giving an overall size of 16"x 19". It is signed lower right and inscribed "Venice".

Please see our website www.mctague.co.uk for a good selection of quality oil paintings, watercolours and rare prints, or visit our retail gallery in Harrogate, Yorkshire, where we are normally open Thursdays – Saturdays.

Tel. 01423 567086 or 07885 108190

Height
41cm (16.14")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Venice Lagoon Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA876468
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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An antique watercolour painting depicting the Venetian lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore under a pale pink and blue sky with gondolas in the foreground.
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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting the Venetian lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore under a pale pink and blue sky with gondolas in the foreground.

John D. Walker "Venice" Watercolour

Archive II An antique watercolour painting depicting the Venetian lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore under a pale pink and blue sky with gondolas in the foreground. View II
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An antique watercolour painting depicting the Venetian lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore under a pale pink and blue sky with gondolas in the foreground.
John D. Walker "Venice" watercolour
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An antique watercolour painting depicting the Venetian lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore under a pale pink and blue sky with gondolas in the foreground.
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British watercolour views of Venice from this era typically feature fluid brushwork, atmospheric washes, and a focus on light reflecting across the canals and lagoon. Artists frequently depicted iconic architectural landmarks such as San Giorgio Maggiore alongside traditional working craft.

These works are executed using water-based pigments painted onto heavy cotton rag or cellulose paper. The natural transparency of watercolours allows the underlying paper tone to provide highlighting throughout the composition.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit natural signs of age such as slight paper toning or light foxing, genuine hand-applied brush marks, and an original artist signature or inscription, often located in the lower corners.

A classic cityscape painting can be mounted within a neutral matting frame and hung above a sideboard or desk to create a focal point. Combining traditional artworks with contemporary furniture adds layer and depth to a space.

Watercolours should be framed under UV-filtering glass and mounted using acid-free materials to prevent discolouration. Display the artwork away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high-humidity environments to preserve the pigments.
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