{"title":"Watercolour","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"newstead-abbey-1970-stately-home-lord-byron-watercolour-signed-jp-smith","title":"Newstead Abbey, 1970, Stately Home, Lord Byron, Gouache, signed, JP Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nLeans Gallery\u003cbr\u003e\nPaintings, antiques and objects of art\u003cbr\u003e\nSince 1949 - 07846710760\u003cbr\u003e\nHistoric Grandeur: Newstead Abbey, 1970\u003cbr\u003e\nView of Newstead Abbey by J.P. Smith, the home of Lord Byron before he settled in Italy\u003cbr\u003e\nThis striking gouache on paper by J.P. Smith captures a detailed and atmospheric view of Newstead Abbey, the historic ancestral home of the romantic poet Lord Byron. Poet, Satirist, Nobleman, Political Activist (born in London, England, on January 22, 1788).\u003cbr\u003e\nExecuted and signed by the artist in 1970, the work showcases the imposing architecture of the Abbey set against a bright, textured sky. The composition emphasises the estate's formal gardens, featuring a neatly trimmed hedge line and a dramatic classical statue standing near the water. The artist's use of gouache provides a sharp, graphic quality that is characteristic of mid-20th-century illustration and design.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe painting offers a fascinating historical perspective, capturing the architectural heritage and grandeur of one of England's most famous stately homes.\u003cbr\u003e\nSize 90 cm x 69 cm -  Framed and glazed.\u003cbr\u003e\nOverseas buyers, please get in touch with us for posting rates. Most objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.  Overseas buyers may have to pay any import duties, taxes, or fees that may apply. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both international and UK shipping. Overseas buyers, please contact us for postage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56219144454492,"sku":"ART-GOU-SMIT-001","price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-0133.jpg?v=1765697541"},{"product_id":"watercolour-lady-in-the-garden-mhardin-framed-and-glazed","title":"WaterColour, Lady in the Garden, MHardin, Framed and Glazed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk221362669\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSunlit Garden with Seated Lady\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eWatercolour on paper, signed lower left M. Hardin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eA delicate and atmospheric watercolour depicting a solitary lady seated within a tranquil park or garden setting. The composition is framed by tall, elegant classical columns that rise among slender trees, suggesting a romantic landscape inspired by European garden architecture. Soft washes of blue and violet describe the distant woodland, while warm sunlight filters through the foliage, casting dappled shadows across the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe seated figure, dressed in muted yet expressive tones of red and blue, provides a gentle focal point amid the architectural rhythm of the columns and the verticality of the trees. The artist’s fluid brushwork and luminous handling of light create a sense of depth and serenity, characteristic of early to mid-20th century landscape watercolour traditions. The interplay of light and shade, together with the impressionistic treatment of foliage and sky, evokes a peaceful, contemplative mood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePresented in a glazed frame with a mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSize 41 x 33 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. Please see the photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn some countries, overseas buyers may be required to pay import duties, taxes, or fees. All items are meticulously wrapped and prepared for both UK and international shipping. Overseas buyers, please get in touch for courier charges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #002060; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leans Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56874059301212,"sku":"ART-WC-HARD-001","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/8945\/2380\/files\/untitled-0057.jpg?v=1772440195"},{"product_id":"watercolour-gentleman-framed-glazed-vintage","title":"Watercolour, Gentleman, Framed, Glazed, Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk221362669\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003ePortrait of a Gentleman in Classical Attire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"69\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eWatercolour on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eA refined watercolour portrait depicting a young gentleman shown in three-quarter profile, dressed in classical-inspired attire. The sitter wears a soft white garment with a warm ochre draped shawl across his shoulder, evoking the taste for Greco-Roman costume popular in late 18th and early 19th century portraiture. His neatly styled hair, delicately rendered facial features, and composed expression lend the work a sense of quiet dignity and cultivated elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003eThe artist demonstrates sensitive handling of tone and modelling, using delicate washes to create subtle transitions across the face and drapery. The restrained palette of creams, soft browns, and gentle flesh tones enhances the portrait’s understated refinement. The background remains minimal, allowing full focus on the sitter’s expression and pose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif;\"\u003ePresented in an elegant burr wood frame with gilt slip and mount, complementing the warm tones of the composition. A charming example of traditional portrait watercolour, combining classical influence with period sophistication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; margin-bottom: .0001pt; mso-hyphenate: auto; text-autospace: ideograph-numeric ideograph-other; mso-vertical-align-alt: auto;\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1360\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk221362669;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; color: #002060; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMost objects sold in our gallery are antiques, vintage or used; therefore, they will show signs of being antique, vintage or used. There may be signs of scratches, discolouration, chips, cracks, wear and tear, unknown manufacturers and\/or patterns. 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