{"product_id":"john-robert-mather-original-newcastle-watercolour-gouache-stormy-sea-58x28cm","title":"John Robert Mather - Original Newcastle Watercolour \u0026 Gouache Stormy Sea 58x28cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Watercolour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Robert Mather - Watercolour\u003cbr\u003e\n“Stormy Sea with Sailing Ships”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAtmospheric 19th-century marine watercolour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Robert Mather (British, 1834–1879)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Stormy Sea with Sailing Ships”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Watercolour \u0026amp; Gouache\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed “J.R. Mather” lower left\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Image: 58 × 28 cm (22.8 × 11.0 in)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good for its age — some gentle age-related toning but no damage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Privately owned, acquired from a reputable UK source. Original refurbished frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA richly atmospheric 19th-century British watercolour depicting a stormy seascape with sailing ships battling the waves. The artist’s refined control of tone and movement captures the drama of weather and light with confident realism. Framed and glazed in a sympathetic refurbished period frame, ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Robert Mather (1834–1879) was a 19th-century British marine and landscape painter, born in Newcastle upon Tyne. Before working professionally as an artist he served as a Lieutenant in the 22nd Regiment of Foot (Cheshire Regiment), a background documented on period catalogue labels that place him both at military barracks and later at Barras Bridge, Newcastle, reflecting his transition from army service to civilian artistic practice. \nHe worked primarily in watercolour, producing accomplished coastal and maritime scenes characterised by disciplined draughtsmanship and confident handling of light and weather. The reverse of this work bears a period Newcastle framer and art dealer’s label for Watson, Swan \u0026amp; Morgan of Grainger Street West, supporting local provenance and 19th-century circulation. \nMather’s work has appeared in established UK auction catalogues, including Christie’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately owned; sourced from a reputable UK collection. The artwork retains its original character and finish. Original refurbished frame with mount and glazing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crag Bank Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551617638738,"sku":"CBA-53","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/0904\/6866\/files\/57_8ec84919-80f5-4ff7-9ea9-54ece7cbfddc.png?v=1779865710","url":"https:\/\/cragbankart.co.uk\/products\/john-robert-mather-original-newcastle-watercolour-gouache-stormy-sea-58x28cm","provider":"Crag Bank Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}