{"title":"Watercolour Paintings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrowse a curated selection of original watercolours chosen for their freshness, atmosphere, and painterly charm. From landscape studies to finely observed compositions, these works offer light, colour, and immediacy in a beautifully versatile medium.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"birnie-rhind-r-s-a-watercolour-coastal-landscape-scottish-seaside-painting","title":"Birnie Rhind R.S.A. - Scottish Coastal Landscape","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eWilliam Birnie Rhind R.S.A. – Scottish Coastal Landscape, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eOriginal Watercolour on Paper, Framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eAn original early 20th-century watercolour by William Birnie Rhind R.S.A. (1857–1933), depicting a rugged Scottish coastal scene with rocky shoreline, rolling headlands, and softly shifting sea and sky. The composition captures the natural character of the coastline with a restrained palette and an appealing sense of atmosphere, balancing topographical observation with painterly ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eRhind handles the subject with fluid, confident brushwork and subtle tonal gradation, creating a landscape that feels both spacious and quietly expressive. The contrast between the rocky foreground, distant landforms, and open sky gives the work a strong sense of depth, while the muted colour harmonies lend it a calm and contemplative quality. It is an attractive example of early 20th-century Scottish watercolour painting, combining decorative appeal with a genuine sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eSigned lower left “Birnie Rhind R.S.A.”, the watercolour carries added interest through its authorship. William Birnie Rhind is best known as a respected Scottish sculptor and Royal Scottish Academician, making his drawn and painted works especially appealing to collectors. This example shows a sensitive handling of landscape and atmosphere, offering a different but closely related side of his artistic practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003ePresented in a clean cream mount with rigid backing board and housed in a later oak frame, the work displays very well and is ready to hang. A pleasing and characterful Scottish coastal watercolour, well suited to collectors of Scottish art, British landscapes, and early 20th-century works on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eArtist: William Birnie Rhind R.S.A. 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Colours remain well preserved, and the work displays very well overall.\u003cbr data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003eMounting: Cream mount with rigid backing board\u003cbr data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eFrame: Later oak frame, glazed and ready to hang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eThis is a genuine one-of-a-kind original artwork, not a print or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563943813461,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/BirnieRhindPlate.jpg?v=1774906657"},{"product_id":"castle-bolton-yorkshire-watercolour-painting-signed-ayjay-english-landscape","title":"AYJAY - Castle Bolton, Yorkshire","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eCastle Bolton, Wensleydale, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eSigned Watercolour Landscape, Framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eAn original watercolour on paper depicting Castle Bolton, Wensleydale, signed “AyJay” lower left. This attractive English landscape captures the historic Yorkshire castle set within rolling countryside, rendered in a soft natural palette with a calm, traditional handling that gives the work both decorative appeal and topographical interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eThe composition balances the strong architectural form of the castle with the gentler rhythms of the surrounding landscape. The result is a pleasing and atmospheric view, with the medieval fortress rising prominently above the fields while the broader setting retains the charm of a picturesque rural scene. The restrained colour and careful structure place the work comfortably within the tradition of mid-20th-century British topographical watercolour painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eCastle Bolton is one of North Yorkshire’s best-known historic landmarks. Built in the late 14th century, it is closely associated with English history and is particularly remembered as the place where Mary, Queen of Scots was held for a period during her captivity. Its commanding position within Wensleydale has long made it a popular subject for artists and travellers, valued for both its historical importance and its striking setting in the Yorkshire landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eSigned and presented in a complementary glazed frame, this is a highly displayable original work that would suit collectors of English landscapes, architectural views, and Yorkshire subjects, while also working well as a decorative piece in both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eArtist: AyJay (English School)\u003cbr data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eCastle Bolton, Wensleydale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eMedium: Watercolour on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eSignature: Signed lower left, \u003cem data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e“AyJay”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eImage size: 29.5 × 39.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eFramed size: 45.5 × 55 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eDate: Mid-20th century, undated\u003cbr data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eCondition: Good overall condition. The watercolour surface is clean and stable, with colours remaining vibrant. Some light age-related staining is visible to the corners of the mount. Presented behind glass in a decorative frame in good structural condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eFrame: Glazed and framed, ready to hang\u003cbr data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003eProvenance: Framer’s label for G. Bennett, Wimbledon, verso\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003eThis is a genuine one-of-a-kind original artwork, not a print or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563943911765,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/CatleBoltonPlate.jpg?v=1774905535"},{"product_id":"victorian-1878-watercolour-edinburgh-st-margarets-loch-arthurs-seat-signed","title":"Cairns - St Margarets Loch, Arthurs Seat, Edinburgh (1878)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eJ. Cairns — \u003cem data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"185\"\u003eSt Margaret’s Loch, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eSigned Victorian Watercolour, Dated 1878, Framed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eAn original Victorian watercolour on paper by J. Cairns, signed and dated 1878, depicting St Margaret’s Loch in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, with the ruins of St Anthony’s Chapel on the hillside above and Arthur’s Seat rising behind. In the foreground, figures promenade around the loch, a horse and carriage passes by, and small groups sit along the banks, giving the scene a lively sense of the park as a popular place of Victorian leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eThe composition is especially appealing for the way it brings together several of Edinburgh’s most recognisable and historically resonant landmarks within a single view. Cairns handles the scene with a light, confident touch, using a warm earthy palette that gives the work an attractive atmospheric quality. The combination of water, ruins, and volcanic landscape creates a composition that is both topographically interesting and highly decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eSt Margaret’s Loch itself was formed in 1856 as part of Prince Albert’s programme of improvements to the landscape around the Palace of Holyroodhouse. When this watercolour was painted in 1878, the loch was still a relatively recent addition to one of Edinburgh’s most ancient settings. Above it stand the remains of St Anthony’s Chapel, a medieval structure already ruinous by the 18th century, while beyond rises Arthur’s Seat, the extinct volcano that remains one of the defining features of the city’s skyline. Together, these elements give the picture a strong sense of place and a particularly rich historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eSigned and dated lower left “J. Cairns 1878”, the painting is presented in a later glazed decorative frame with a clean mount and displays very well. A charming and evocative 19th-century Edinburgh view, ideal for collectors of Scottish watercolours, Holyrood Park subjects, and Victorian topographical art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eArtist: J. Cairns\u003cbr data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eSt Margaret’s Loch, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eMedium: Watercolour on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eSignature: Signed and dated lower left, \u003cem data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003e“J. Cairns 1878”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eImage size: 17 × 25 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003eFramed size: 35 × 39 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003eDate: 1878\u003cbr data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eCondition: Good overall condition. Some slight age-related discolouration and foxing to the paper, visible in the sky and lighter passages, as shown in the photographs. This is consistent with the age of the work and does not detract from its overall appearance. The composition remains clear and attractive and displays well.\u003cbr data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003eFrame: Presented in a later glazed decorative frame with a clean mount. The frame is in very good condition and presents the work well. Fitted and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003eThis is a genuine one-of-a-kind original artwork, not a print or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563944010069,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/St_Margarets_Loch_Plate.jpg?v=1774903618"},{"product_id":"sir-alfred-east-a-r-a-signed-watercolour-lake-study-with-swans-c1900-british","title":"Sir Alfred East A.R.A. - Lake Study with Swans","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"101\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSir Alfred East A.R.A. (British 1844–1913) – Signed Watercolour \u003cem data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eLake Study with Swans\u003c\/em\u003e (c.1890–1910)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"451\"\u003eOriginal watercolour on paper by Sir Alfred East A.R.A. (1844–1913), depicting swans gliding across calm water beneath a broad, atmospheric sky, with a distant crossing and buildings on the far bank. The scene is handled with East’s characteristic sensitivity to light and reflection, combining delicate detail with an assured, painterly touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eEast was one of the most respected British landscape painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, exhibiting widely during his lifetime and celebrated for poetic interpretations of the countryside and waterways. This work is a particularly appealing example, fully resolved rather than sketchy, with strong decorative presence and a refined, tranquil mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eThe watercolour is signed and presented in a handsome gilt frame with a beaded detail, ready to hang. A well-balanced horizontal composition that suits both traditional and contemporary interiors, with the swans providing an elegant focal point and the distant structures adding depth and interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eAlthough an exact location is unconfirmed, the picture reads as a classic East “study” of water, light, and atmosphere, likely dating to his mature period, c. 1890–1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eMedium: Watercolour on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eArtist: Sir Alfred East A.R.A. 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Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eThis is a genuine, one-of-a-kind original artwork — not a print or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563944206677,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/AlfredEastPlate.jpg?v=1774896321"},{"product_id":"freida-marion-ewart-scott-still-life-with-daffodils-watercolour-signed","title":"Freida Marion Ewart Scott, Still Life with Daffodils","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eFreida Marion Ewart Scott (Scottish, 1926–2012), \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eStill Life with Daffodils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eA vibrant original watercolour by Scottish artist Freida Marion Ewart Scott, this expressive still life combines daffodils, fruit, pottery and richly patterned textiles in a composition full of warmth, colour and decorative charm. Set against a vivid yellow ground, the arrangement has an unusually lively, unforced character, giving the picture the feeling of a real domestic moment rather than a formal studio exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eStill life was a recurring subject in Scott’s work, and this painting sits comfortably within that known body of material. Its strong palette, simplified forms and layered fabrics give it a distinctive visual rhythm, while the mixture of flowers, fruit and vessels creates an image that feels both playful and composed. The result is a work with real presence, equally suited to traditional interiors and more contemporary spaces in need of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eFreida Marion Ewart Scott was active within the Scottish art world as both a painter and lecturer, and her work is represented in Glasgow Museums. This example is especially appealing for its generous scale and decorative confidence, making it an excellent statement piece for a dining room, sitting room or hallway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003ePresented mounted and framed under glass, the work is ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eMedium: Watercolour on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eArtist: Freida Marion Ewart Scott (Scottish, 1926–2012)\u003cbr data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eStill Life with Daffodils\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eDate: Late 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1590\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eImage Size: 52.5 × 67 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eFramed Size: 76 × 89 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eCondition: Presented in good overall condition. The sheet appears well preserved, with light age-related wear commensurate with medium and age. There are one or two small splashes of paint on the paper, understood to be original to the making of the work rather than later damage. Please refer closely to the photographs for the exact condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eFrame: Presented in a glazed frame with mount and backing. Some light age-related wear to the frame and mount. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"63Arts Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53563944796501,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/7170\/9525\/files\/ScottPlate.jpg?v=1774912275"},{"product_id":"robins-millar-mountain-landscape","title":"Robins Millar - Mountain Landscape","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"105\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eRobins Millar – Mountain Landscape, watercolour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eA fresh and atmospheric watercolour by the Scottish artist Robins Millar, depicting a mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks, a winding path, and sunlit green slopes beneath a soft, cloud-filled sky. The composition has a lovely sense of depth and movement, drawing the eye from the foreground track into the distant mountains, while the contrast between the bright meadow and the dramatic rock face gives the work real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eMillar handles the scene with a confident lightness, using fluid washes and touches of stronger colour to suggest shifting weather, alpine light, and the rugged character of the landscape. The result is both calm and invigorating: a highly decorative and appealing landscape that works beautifully as an interior piece while retaining the freshness and immediacy that make watercolour so engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eThe work is signed lower left and retains a label verso for the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Water-Colours, adding further interest to the picture’s history and presentation. It is housed in its frame under glass and displays very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eMedium: Watercolour on paper\u003cbr data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eArtist: Robins Millar\u003cbr data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eSubject: Mountain landscape\u003cbr data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eSignature: Signed lower left\u003cbr data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eUnframed size: 49 x 34 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eFramed size: 72.5 x 66 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eCondition: Overall in good condition. The watercolour itself presents well and is in good condition. 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