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Description

Robert Watson - 1865 - 1916

'Highland Cattle on a Hillside'

Robert lived in Southport, Lancashire, one of a family of Highland scene painters.

He exhibited in Glasgow and Liverpool, Despite the high quality of his paintings

he never made the journey down to London to exhibit there.

His work was always excellent quality with superb attention to detail and a delicate

and sensitive palette.

Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas

Physical Dimensions

Height

70cm (27.56")

Width

90cm (35.43")

Declaration

Ellis Fine Art has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA967469

Dealers Internal Reference

Robert Watson 1865 - 1916

Description

Robert Watson - 1865 - 1916

'Highland Cattle on a Hillside'

Robert lived in Southport, Lancashire, one of a family of Highland scene painters.

He exhibited in Glasgow and Liverpool, Despite the high quality of his paintings

he never made the journey down to London to exhibit there.

His work was always excellent quality with superb attention to detail and a delicate

and sensitive palette.

Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas

Physical Dimensions

Height

70cm (27.56")

Width

90cm (35.43")

Date of Manufacture

Ellis Fine Art has dated this 19th Century Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA967469

Dealers Internal Ref

Robert Watson 1865 - 1916

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Ellis Fine Art

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ObjectFine Art
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood, Gilt
ColourGold
MotifsCattle, Landscape, Ornate gilt frame
SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 90 cm (35 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth-century landscape paintings frequently focus on natural scenery, pastoral life, and romanticised representations of the countryside, often executed with rich oil pigments on stretched canvas.

Traditional works from this period typically utilise ground oil pigments applied to primed linen canvas, housed within hand-carved wooden frames finished with gesso and gold leaf or gilt.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the canvas weave, stretcher bar construction, aging of the oil paint layers via craquelure, and the condition and makeup of the frame.

Placing a period oil painting in a contemporary space provides historical contrast, particularly when mounted on a neutral wall and illuminated with a dedicated picture light.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and keeping the canvas surface clean from dust using a soft, dry brush.