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Northern Tapestry 2026
by Martin Whittam B.A. (Hons) A.T.D.
Watercolour on paper
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h 33 x w 50.8 cm h 13 x w 20 in |
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Dimensions: 20 × 13 inches (approx. 51 × 33 cm)
Medium: Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours
Paper: Premium 300gsm (140lb) Acid-Free Bockingford Paper
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Description
Original Artwork: "Northern Tapestry" – Vibrant Townscape Watercolour
Dimensions: 20 × 13 inches (approx. 51 × 33 cm)
Medium: Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours
Paper: Premium 300gsm (140lb) Acid-Free Bockingford Paper
Condition: Brand new, direct from the artist's studio
Artist: M.T. Whittam (Signed & Dated 2026)
About the Artwork
Bring the warmth, charm, and nostalgic bustle of Greater Manchester to your space with this original hand-painted watercolour. Captured in a distinctive, characterful naïve-art style inspired by Northern folk art tradition, this piece is based on the iconic townscape of Cheadle.
The composition is packed with delightful local detail—from the soaring arches of the Stockport Viaduct with its overhead commuter train, down to beloved local institutions like Pimlott's Family Butcher, The Pub, vibrant shop fronts, classic red phone boxes, and yellow double-decker buses. Every inch is filled with expressive figures walking dogs, commuting, and bringing the scene to life.
Materials & Quality
Pigments: Painted using high-grade Winsor & Newton watercolours, ensuring rich colour saturation, lightfastness, and exceptional longevity.
Paper: Executed on heavy-duty 300gsm acid-free Bockingford watercolour paper, renowned for its archival quality and beautiful textured finish that prevents yellowing or degradation over time.
Key Features
100% Original hand-painted artwork (not a print)
Ideal standard sizing for framing (20x13 in)
Perfect focal piece for living rooms, hallways, offices, or as a gift for lovers of Northern heritage and local architecture
Packaging & Shipping
Packed flat between rigid protective boards to ensure it arrives in pristine condition.
Tracked and insured shipping.
(Note: Frame and mount are for display purposes only and are not included.)