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Nathaniel Hughes Baird "Carting Timber" Watercolour
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Nathaniel Hughes Baird "Carting Timber" Watercolour

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 September 2025 · McTague of Harrogate
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Description

Nathaniel Hughes John Baird (1865-1935) was born in Yetholm in Roxburghshire. He first studied under his father and then at the Coldstream Academy, Edinburgh, then London and later Paris.  He had his first Royal Academy work accepted in 1883 and exhibited at many of the principal galleries from that date including the R.O.I. of which he was elected a member. He was equally successful in oil and watercolor and a favorite subject was the heavy horse at work.  He continued to exhibit until the 1930's.  He moved to Devon in 1880 living at Dawlis.

The present work "Carting Timber" is a lovely atmospheric watercolour measuring 16"x 15". It is signed lower right with a monogram and is framed in a fine quality gold leaf frame giving an overall size of 27" x 25". On the back is a nice old label with the title "Carting Timber".

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1144369
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Nathaniel Hughes John Baird (1865-1935) was born in Yetholm in Roxburghshire.
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He first studied under his father and then at the Coldstream Academy, Edinburgh, then London and later Paris.
McTague of Harrogate

  He had his first Royal Academy work accepted in 1883 and exhibited at many of the principal galleries from that date including the R.O.I. of which he was elected a member. He was equally successful in oil and watercolor and a favorite subject was the heavy horse at work.  He continued to exhibit until the 1930's.  He moved to Devon in 1880 living at Dawlis.

fig 1. An antique watercolour painting depicting draft horses hauling timber through a rural landscape under an overcast sky.
fig 1. Nathaniel Hughes Baird "Carting Timber" Watercolour

The present work "Carting Timber" is a lovely atmospheric watercolour measuring 16"x 15". It is signed lower right with a monogram and is framed in a fine quality gold leaf frame giving an overall size of 27" x 25". On the back is a nice old label with the title "Carting Timber".

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144369
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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Archive I An antique watercolour painting depicting draft horses hauling timber through a rural landscape under an overcast sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Nathaniel Hughes Baird "Carting Timber" Watercolour

Archive II An antique watercolour painting depicting draft horses hauling timber through a rural landscape under an overcast sky. View II
Archive III An antique watercolour painting depicting draft horses hauling timber through a rural landscape under an overcast sky. View III
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McTague of Harrogate

McTague of Harrogate
Telephone 07885 108190
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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An antique watercolour painting depicting draft horses hauling timber through a rural landscape under an overcast sky.
Nathaniel Hughes Baird "Carting Timber" watercolour
Ref: SA1144369
An antique watercolour painting depicting draft horses hauling timber through a rural landscape under an overcast sky.
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  • Object[Paintings]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Victorian, Pastoral]
  • Material[Paper, Watercolour pigment, Gouache]
  • Colour[Muted Green, Grey]
  • MotifsEquine figures, Rural landscape, Atmospheric sky
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Watercolour painting gained prominence in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries, initially used for topographical mapping and botanical illustration before evolving into a respected, expressive fine art medium championed by masters like Turner and Constable.

Traditional watercolours were created using finely ground pigments suspended in a water-soluble binder, typically applied to handmade rag paper produced from cotton or linen fibres, which contributed to the longevity and texture of the work.

Authentic period watercolours often feature watermarked handmade paper, period-appropriate framing techniques, natural gum arabic binders that exhibit subtle gloss, and signatures or monograms consistent with recorded historical artists.

Antique works on paper add depth and history to modern spaces when paired with simple, clean-line framing, neutral matting, and thoughtful placement away from direct sunlight to preserve the delicate pigments.

To prevent fading and paper degradation, antique watercolours should be framed using acid-free materials, kept behind UV-protective glass, and hung in climate-controlled environments away from moisture and direct sunlight.
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