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John D. Walker "Evening Mist, St. Ives" Watercolour
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John D. Walker "Evening Mist, St. Ives" Watercolour

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 September 2025 · McTague of Harrogate
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John Dobby Walker (1863-1925) was a watercolour painter born in Bradford who started his working career as a coach trimmer and painter at Sheethams, a local coach building firm. He studied painting at the Bradford Church Institute and, following a spell as an art teacher, devoted his time to painting, mainly landscape views. He painted mostly around his home in the West Riding but also travelled and exhibited widely both throughout the U.K. and on the continent. His work is now held in good private collections and also in Public Art Galleries.

"Evening Mist, St. Ives" is a charming little watercolour measuring 5"x 7". It is signed lower left and inscribed with the title on the back. It is mounted and framed giving an overall size of 13"x 15".

Please see our website www.mctague.co.uk for a good selection of quality oil paintings, watercolours and rare prints, or visit our retail gallery in Harrogate, Yorkshire, where we are normally open Thursdays – Saturdays.

Tel. 01423 567086 or 07885 108190

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA877116
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John Dobby Walker (1863-1925) was a watercolour painter born in Bradford who started his working career as a coach trimmer and painter at Sheethams, a local coach building firm.
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He studied painting at the Bradford Church Institute and, following a spell as an art teacher, devoted his time to painting, mainly landscape views.
McTague of Harrogate

He painted mostly around his home in the West Riding but also travelled and exhibited widely both throughout the U.K. and on the continent. His work is now held in good private collections and also in Public Art Galleries.

fig 1. A watercolour painting depicting a landscape under a dramatic pink and yellow sunset sky with figures in the distance.
fig 1. John D. Walker "Evening Mist, St. Ives" Watercolour

"Evening Mist, St. Ives" is a charming little watercolour measuring 5"x 7". It is signed lower left and inscribed with the title on the back. It is mounted and framed giving an overall size of 13"x 15".

Please see our website www.mctague.co.uk for a good selection of quality oil paintings, watercolours and rare prints, or visit our retail gallery in Harrogate, Yorkshire, where we are normally open Thursdays – Saturdays.

Tel. 01423 567086 or 07885 108190

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
37cm (14.57")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA877116
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 A watercolour painting depicting a landscape under a dramatic pink and yellow sunset sky with figures in the distance. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

John D. Walker "Evening Mist, St. Ives" Watercolour

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting a landscape under a dramatic pink and yellow sunset sky with figures in the distance. View II
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A watercolour painting depicting a landscape under a dramatic pink and yellow sunset sky with figures in the distance.
John D. Walker "Evening Mist, St. Ives" watercolour
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A watercolour painting depicting a landscape under a dramatic pink and yellow sunset sky with figures in the distance.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialPigment, Paper
  • ColourPink
  • MotifsLandscape scene, Sunset sky, Human figures, Earthy palette
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 37 cm (15 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

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British watercolour painting developed significantly during the 18th and 19th centuries, moving from topographical illustration to an independent, expressive fine art medium championed by artists like Turner and Constable.

Traditional watercolours were produced using finely ground pigments bound with gum arabic applied to hand-pressed cotton or linen rag paper, often utilising washes to create luminous effects.

Authentic pieces typically feature period-appropriate paper types with natural ageing, genuine artist signatures, hand-mixed pigments, and historical framing or backing materials consistent with the era.

Pairing an antique watercolour with a simple, neutral mount and a restrained frame allows the historical artwork to anchor a contemporary gallery wall or provide a focal point in a minimalist space.

Preservation requires framing behind UV-protective glass, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels to protect the paper substrate.
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