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Fred Lawson. "Bolton Castle". Landscape Watercolour.
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Fred Lawson. "Bolton Castle". Landscape Watercolour.

1920 - 1940
Description

Artist: Fred Lawson (1888-1968).

Title: "Bolton Castle".Wensleydale.

Medium: Watercolour.

Size: 9" x 12 1/4''. (picture size in inches). Framed size: 18 1/4"x 20".

Signed,inscribed with title and dated 1941.

Now cleaned and framed.

In good ready to hang condition. Free UK Delivery. Trade enquiries welcome.

One from our very large collection of watercolours by Fred Lawson.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Fred Lawson (1888-1968):

A landscape painter. Fred was born at Yeadon, near Leeds. He studied at Dewsbury and Leeds Schools of Art. On a visit to Wensleydale in 1910 with George Graham, they decided to settle there and shared a studio for several years. Fred married the young Muriel Metcalfe of Leyburn in 1933, who was also a painter.

Exhibited at the R.A., R.I. and at numerous exhibitions of Yorkshire artists. Contributed illustrations to The Dalesman from the first issue and for ten years wrote a monthly feature for the magazine. Illustrated several books, including a number by Dorothy Una Ratcliffe.

Travelled in France and Holland, but most of his work depicts the scenery and life of Wensleydale. One of the most fluent and spontaneous water-colourists of his time, he was particularly adept at capturing autumnal tints. A close friend of many Yorkshire artists including Jacob Kramer, Henrietta Lister and George Jackson. His daughter Sonia Lawson is also a painter of high repute.

A retrospective exhibition was held in Middlesbrough Art Gallery in 1969. He was the founder and leading member of the Castle Bolton group of artists. Died in Castle Bolton, Redmire, where he had lived for nearly sixty years.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Fred Lawson Landscape Watercolour to the 1940s.

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SA961926
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Description
Artist: Fred Lawson (1888-1968).

Title: "Bolton Castle".Wensleydale.

Medium: Watercolour.

Size: 9" x 12 1/4''. (picture size in inches). Framed size: 18 1/4"x 20".

Signed,inscribed with title and dated 1941.

fig 1. A watercolour landscape painting depicting the dark silhouette of Bolton Castle surrounded by rolling hills in muted grey and brown tones.
fig 1. Fred Lawson. "Bolton Castle". Landscape Watercolour.

Now cleaned and framed.

In good ready to hang condition. Free UK Delivery. Trade enquiries welcome.

One from our very large collection of watercolours by Fred Lawson.

For more info please contact us at:

Tel: 01677 424830

fig 2. A watercolour landscape painting depicting the dark silhouette of Bolton Castle surrounded by rolling hills in muted grey and brown tones.
fig 2. Fred Lawson. "Bolton Castle". Landscape Watercolour.

Mob: 07885 175279

Email: williamgreenwoodfineart@gmail.com

Fred Lawson (1888-1968):

A landscape painter. Fred was born at Yeadon, near Leeds. He studied at Dewsbury and Leeds Schools of Art.

“
On a visit to Wensleydale in 1910 with George Graham, they decided to settle there and shared a studio for several years.
William Greenwood Fine Art

Fred married the young Muriel Metcalfe of Leyburn in 1933, who was also a painter.

fig 3. A watercolour landscape painting depicting the dark silhouette of Bolton Castle surrounded by rolling hills in muted grey and brown tones.
fig 3. Fred Lawson. "Bolton Castle". Landscape Watercolour.

Exhibited at the R.A., R.I. and at numerous exhibitions of Yorkshire artists. Contributed illustrations to The Dalesman from the first issue and for ten years wrote a monthly feature for the magazine. Illustrated several books, including a number by Dorothy Una Ratcliffe.

fig 4. A watercolour landscape painting depicting the dark silhouette of Bolton Castle surrounded by rolling hills in muted grey and brown tones.
fig 4. Fred Lawson. "Bolton Castle". Landscape Watercolour.

Travelled in France and Holland, but most of his work depicts the scenery and life of Wensleydale. One of the most fluent and spontaneous water-colourists of his time, he was particularly adept at capturing autumnal tints. A close friend of many Yorkshire artists including Jacob Kramer, Henrietta Lister and George Jackson. His daughter Sonia Lawson is also a painter of high repute.

A retrospective exhibition was held in Middlesbrough Art Gallery in 1969. He was the founder and leading member of the Castle Bolton group of artists. Died in Castle Bolton, Redmire, where he had lived for nearly sixty years.

Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

William Greenwood Fine Art has dated this Fred Lawson Landscape Watercolour to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA961926
Dealers Internal Ref
wgp
William Greenwood Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I A watercolour landscape painting depicting the dark silhouette of Bolton Castle surrounded by rolling hills in muted grey and brown tones.

Fred Lawson. "Bolton Castle". Landscape Watercolour.

Archive II A watercolour landscape painting depicting the dark silhouette of Bolton Castle surrounded by rolling hills in muted grey and brown tones. View II
Archive III A watercolour landscape painting depicting the dark silhouette of Bolton Castle surrounded by rolling hills in muted grey and brown tones. View III
Archive IV A watercolour landscape painting depicting the dark silhouette of Bolton Castle surrounded by rolling hills in muted grey and brown tones. View IV
Archive V A watercolour landscape painting depicting the dark silhouette of Bolton Castle surrounded by rolling hills in muted grey and brown tones. View V
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A watercolour landscape painting depicting the dark silhouette of Bolton Castle surrounded by rolling hills in muted grey and brown tones.
Fred Lawson. "Bolton Castle". Landscape watercolour.
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A watercolour landscape painting depicting the dark silhouette of Bolton Castle surrounded by rolling hills in muted grey and brown tones.
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Twentieth-century British watercolour landscapes often combined traditional topographical interest with expressive, modern brushwork and tonal restraint. Artists frequently captured regional countryside scenes using fluid washes and simplified forms to convey atmospheric conditions.

These works typically utilise water-based pigments suspended in gum arabic, applied directly to heavy cotton or linen rag paper. The natural white or cream tone of the paper provides the light highlights within the composition.

Authentic watercolours from this era generally show light, natural aging to the paper, artist signatures or inscriptions in pencil or ink near the margin, and characteristic paint absorption that modern reproductions cannot replicate.

A muted landscape painting pairs effectively with neutral wall shades, natural timber furniture, or dark wood sideboards. Framing the piece in a clean, contemporary frame with a conservation mount allows it to bridge traditional and modern aesthetic styles.

Watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of sensitive pigments. Frame the work behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting materials, and maintain a stable indoor humidity level to prevent foxing.
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