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Rowland Henry Hill "The Dock Yard" Watercolour
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Rowland Henry Hill "The Dock Yard" Watercolour

1900 - 1920
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Rowland Henry Hill was born in Halifax in 1873. He studied at the Halifax and Bradford Schools of Art and exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy from 1897, at the Paris Salon, Venetian International and in many provincial exhibitions. He travelled widely and lived at Hinderwell near Staithes, where as a member of the Staithes Group of Painters he painted many local scenes. Examples of his work are in the Imperial War Museum, Leeds, Wakefield, Whitby, Harrogate and several other Public and private collections.

"The Dock Yard" is a fine example. A watercolour measuring 13" x 16", it is signed lower right and is dated 1910. It is framed in a quality gilt frame giving an overall size of 21"x 25".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique Maritime Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 08812238
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 116 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Signed and dated lower right Rowland H. Hill 1910: fixes the date.
Gentle, even toning across the paper: natural oxidisation over more than a century.
Steam-powered crane alongside a masted ship: industrial harbour scene of that era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1116034
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Rowland Henry Hill was born in Halifax in 1873.
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He studied at the Halifax and Bradford Schools of Art and exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy from 1897, at the Paris Salon, Venetian International and in many provincial exhibitions.
McTague of Harrogate

He travelled widely and lived at Hinderwell near Staithes, where as a member of the Staithes Group of Painters he painted many local scenes. Examples of his work are in the Imperial War Museum, Leeds, Wakefield, Whitby, Harrogate and several other Public and private collections.

"The Dock Yard" is a fine example. A watercolour measuring 13" x 16", it is signed lower right and is dated 1910. It is framed in a quality gilt frame giving an overall size of 21"x 25".

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique Maritime Watercolour Painting to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 08812238
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 116 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Signed and dated lower right Rowland H. Hill 1910: fixes the date.
Gentle, even toning across the paper: natural oxidisation over more than a century.
Steam-powered crane alongside a masted ship: industrial harbour scene of that era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116034
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 Edwardian watercolour painting depicting tall ships, rigging, and cranes in a misty dockyard using muted grey and blue tones.
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Archive I An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting tall ships, rigging, and cranes in a misty dockyard using muted grey and blue tones.

Rowland Henry Hill "The Dock Yard" Watercolour

Archive II An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting tall ships, rigging, and cranes in a misty dockyard using muted grey and blue tones. View II
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An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting tall ships, rigging, and cranes in a misty dockyard using muted grey and blue tones.
Rowland Henry Hill "The Dock Yard" watercolour
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An Edwardian watercolour painting depicting tall ships, rigging, and cranes in a misty dockyard using muted grey and blue tones.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian Maritime
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour Pigment
  • ColourMuted Grey
  • MotifsTall ships, Masts and rigging, Dockyard crane, Misty harbour
  • SizeH 54 cm (21 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Edwardian maritime watercolour painting by Rowland Henry Hill, titled "The Dock Yard", dates to 1910 and depicts tall ships, masts and rigging, a dockyard crane, and a misty harbour rendered in muted grey and blue tones. The composition includes a moored sailing vessel, a smaller steam tug alongside the quay, and industrial machinery under an atmospheric sky, all signed in the lower right corner and preserved within a gilt frame. The painted paper medium displays fine brushwork capturing the damp atmosphere and water reflections. The piece measures 54 cm high, 62 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. It works well displayed in a gentleman's library or positioned directly above a sideboard in a traditional living space or dining room.

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Edwardian maritime watercolours created between 1901 and 1914 typically feature industrial harbours, coastal shipping, and working vessels. Artists of this era focused on atmospheric effects, subtle tonal variations, and documenting the transition from sail to steam power.

Artists utilised water-soluble pigments suspended in gum arabic, applied directly to heavy cotton rag paper. Techniques involved layered washes, wet-on-wet brushwork, and occasionally gouache highlights to capture atmospheric light and mist.

Authentic period watercolours often feature pencil artist signatures, dates, or gallery labels on the reverse. Natural paper age-toning, foxing, and the characteristic matte texture of historical pigments also help distinguish original works from modern reproductions.

Atmospheric marine paintings integrate well into contemporary spaces when paired with dark wood furniture, brass accents, or neutral wall colours. Hanging the painting above a sideboard or console table creates a focal point without overwhelming the surrounding room design.

Watercolours must be displayed away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of sensitive pigments. Frame the artwork using UV-filtering glass and acid-free mounting materials to protect the paper from moisture and environmental deterioration.
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