Watercolours

<p>Compared to oils which are built up and mixed slowly and methodically on the canvas or board, watercolours offer a quick impression of the sitter or scene to brush on before the water contained within dries. It is an approach often painted live in situ rather than a studio and creates images rich in light and movement.&nbsp;Colours can be premixed or placed as distinct layers on the paper, and every stroke needs to be intentional and planned to prevent mistakes which can’t be undone. It is the spontaneity of watercolours which make antique and vintage examples so appealing. These are often humble moments from the past, captured in time and never to return. They have been kept out of the sun by owners who cherished them too much to see them fade, and their smaller size makes them feel more personal.</p><p><br></p><p>The <a href="https://www.loveantiques.com/antique-art/watercolours/19th-century" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">19<sup>th</sup></a> and <a href="https://www.loveantiques.com/antique-art/watercolours/20th-century" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20<sup>th</sup> </a>Centuries were the hiatus for watercolours and at LoveAntiques we have a large and fine selection for any space on your wall you wish to fill.</p>
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Antique Watercolour Painting Gilt Frame Cavalier Signed
This is an antique watercolour painting depicting a Cavalier and is signed by the artist to the bottom left corner. The painting is framed in an attractive Art Nouveau style frame and is an original work dating from the early 1900s. The watercolour is a great addition to any art collection, painted with great style and is in excellent original condition.
Enoch Fairhurst Watercolour ‘Fuschias Roses & Sweet William in Cut Glass Vase’
Enoch Fairhurst R.M.S (born 1874) was a portrait painter, miniature painter, etcher poster designer and illustrator. Lived in both London and Bolton. Exhibited extensively including 50 works at the Walker Art Gallery Liverpool, 64 At the Royal Miniature Society and 15 at the Royal Academy.’
Near Pair of Watercolours St Budeaux Devon 1920s-1930s
These are a Wonderfully painted near pair of watercolours of 'St Budeaux Devon', unsigned (Hythe gallery label verso). They have a subtle use of colours and intricate detail. They date 1920s-1930s and come in gilded more modern frames. Museum mounts.
Jānis Brekte. Watercolor Vilnius.
Jānis Brekte (1920.15.VIII - 1985.27.XII). Watercolor. Vilnius. 1980 year. A monumental work, unexpected in its realistic power, by the singer and romantic stylist of Old Riga, Janis Brekte. Unframed size: 69 x 83 cm. Width: 99cm, Height: 85cm, Depth: 5cm, Weight: 10kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Watercolor, ID: 4776
Janis Brekte. Watercolor Old Riga.
Janis Brekte. Watercolor Old Riga. 1971. The work of one of the iconic and distinctive singers of the Old Town, second half of the 20th century. Signature and date in the lower right corner. The size of the painting without a frame: 54 x 40 cm. Width: 60cm, Height: 76cm, Depth: 2cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Good, Material: Wash and watercolor on paper, ID: 4772
Watercolor Courtship on the winter streets of Russia in the 16th century.
Watercolor Courtship on the winter streets of Russia in the 16th century. Depicts a richly dressed young man in a yellow caftan caring for a young beauty in scarlet walking along a snow-covered street in a wooden city. The carefree happiness of youth is painted on their faces. Width: 59cm, Height: 46cm, Depth: 5cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Good, Material: Wash and watercolor on paper, ID: 3963
Painting &quot;At the Grill&quot;
Watercolor At the Mangal. Russia. The turn of the 19-20 centuries. Depicts the steppe dwellers cooking meat. One of them straightens the coals, the other softens the kebab with water. The work is framed in a glass frame. Watercolor size without frame: 18 x 25 cm. Width: 50cm, Height: 44cm, Depth: 2cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Good, Material: Wash and watercolor on paper, ID: 3232