What subjects appear in these watercolours?

The works depict traditional rural subjects including foxhounds, hunt packs, steeplechases, racehorses and countryside landscapes. Scenes range from full cry hunts to quiet pastoral moments. Artists recorded the energy of British field sports using fluid pigments on paper, capturing the specific breeds of horses and dogs popular during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

How should I hang these paintings?

Watercolours require placement away from direct sunlight to prevent the pigments and paper grounds from fading. Natural light can damage the delicate water-soluble colours over extended periods. Ensure the room maintains stable humidity levels to protect the paper and the wooden gilt frames from warping or deterioration.

How do I identify the period?

Dating relies on stylistic clues within the painting, artist signatures, and framing materials typical of late Victorian, Edwardian, or mid-century work. Clothing styles and canine breeds also offer chronological indicators. Written inscriptions on the reverse or paper margins frequently record dates and titles that confirm when the artist completed the work.

What is the difference between watercolour and gouache?

Watercolour relies on translucent washes that allow the white of the paper to shine through, creating luminous effects. Artists use it for atmospheric skies and soft landscapes. Gouache includes an added white pigment that makes the paint opaque, allowing for solid blocks of colour and crisp highlights on horses and riders.

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British sporting art watercolour pieces capture horses, hounds and countryside pursuits in pigment on paper from Victorian, Edwardian and mid-century periods.

Snaffles ‘Impressions of the Past Season’ Original Watercolour

1900 - 1920

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Snaffles ‘Impressions of the Past Season’ Original Watercolour

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Set Hunting Sequence Paintings by Charles Johnson Payne Snaffles

1900 - 1920

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Set Hunting Sequence Paintings by Charles Johnson Payne Snaffles

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1900 - 1920

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3 Signed Archibald Thorburn Game Prints

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Frank Dadd R.i. "A Warm Welcome" "The Pick of the Pack". Pair. Sporting Watercolours.

1900 - 1920

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Frank Dadd R.i. "A Warm Welcome" "The Pick of the Pack". Pair. Sporting Watercolours.

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Snaffles ‘Impressions of the Past Season’ Original Watercolour

Set Hunting Sequence Paintings by Charles Johnson Payne Snaffles

3 Signed Archibald Thorburn Game Prints

Frank Dadd R.i. "A Warm Welcome" "The Pick of the Pack". Pair. Sporting Watercolours.

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