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John J. Hamer "The Dysynni Valley" Wales, Watercolour
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John J. Hamer "The Dysynni Valley" Wales, Watercolour

1920 - 1940
Description

This charming watercolour "The Dysynni Valley from Bird Rock" by John James Hamer measures 10" x 14" and is unsigned. It is mounted giving an overall size of 15"x 18" and is unframed.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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McTague of Harrogate has dated this Welsh Landscape Watercolour Painting to the 1940s.

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SA962319
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Description
This charming watercolour "The Dysynni Valley from Bird Rock" by John James Hamer measures 10" x 14" and is unsigned. It is mounted giving an overall size of 15"x 18" and is unframed.
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
49cm (19.29")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Welsh Landscape Watercolour Painting to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA962319
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
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Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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A watercolour painting depicting a seated figure and dog along a path in the Dysynni Valley, framed by trees and hills under a pale sky.
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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting a seated figure and dog along a path in the Dysynni Valley, framed by trees and hills under a pale sky.

John J. Hamer "The Dysynni Valley" Wales, Watercolour

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting a seated figure and dog along a path in the Dysynni Valley, framed by trees and hills under a pale sky. View II
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A watercolour painting depicting a seated figure and dog along a path in the Dysynni Valley, framed by trees and hills under a pale sky.
John J. Hamer "The Dysynni Valley" Wales, watercolour
Ref: SA962319
A watercolour painting depicting a seated figure and dog along a path in the Dysynni Valley, framed by trees and hills under a pale sky.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style20th Century British
  • MaterialWatercolour, Paper
  • ColourMuted Green and Ochre
  • MotifsPastoral scene, Ochre foliage, Welsh hills, Figures and livestock
  • SizeH 39 cm (15 in) x W 49 cm (19 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

Painted during the 1940 period in a twentieth century British style, this watercolour on paper shows a pastoral scene in the Dysynni Valley in Wales. The composition depicts a seated figure and dog along a path, framed by ochre foliage and muted green tones against Welsh hills under a pale sky. The unsigned work is presented unframed on mounted paper with visible brushwork and watercolour washes. The physical item measures 39 cm high, 49 cm wide, 1 cm deep. Placed above a sideboard within an English country house interior, the piece introduces traditional landscape art to a living room, hallway or dining room setting. The muted colour palette coordinates easily with traditional wall finishes, dark wood furniture or neutral interior schemes. The unframed format allows the buyer to select a custom moulding that matches existing room décor.

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British watercolour landscape paintings from this era typically feature soft washes, delicate earth tones, and atmospheric depictions of rural terrain, capturing the light and topography of regions like Wales.

Artists used water-based pigments applied to cotton rag or heavyweight paper, employing techniques such as wet-on-wet washes for skies and precise brushwork for foliage and figures.

Authentic pieces display subtle pigment settling into paper grain, artist signatures or inscriptions in pencil or ink, age-related tonal softening, and natural paper tone variations along historic mount lines.

Pair the artwork with contemporary slim frames, muted wall palettes, and natural timber furniture to allow the subtle tones of the landscape to serve as a focal point.

Frame watercolours behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mounts, and display them away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme heat sources to prevent fading and foxing.
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