A Pair of Attractive mid 19th Century Watercolours

A Pair of Attractive Well Painted Mid 19thc Watercolours . One has ( E) Ronadson dated 1877 on back  the other has Monogram M.R (possibly) dated 1879 both seem to be by the same hand but are difficult to decipher. Both framed and mounted in attractive faux bamboo frames. Size in frames 46 x 35 cm, image size 30 x 21 cm

Lakeside Castle / Ruins Scene picture:

• Shows a castle or ruined fortification on a hillside beside a lake or broad river.
• The ruins are painted with vertical spires/towers—quite possibly inspired by:
  • Scottish castles (e.g., Kilchurn, Dunnottar),
  • English ruined abbeys,
  • or even imaginary “picturesque” ruins.
• Foreground:
  • Two figures walking with a dog on a wooded path.
  • Large trees with loose, expressive strokes.
• Background:
  • High cliffs and distant hills.
  • A bright, serene sky with subtle cloud work.

Mountain Background Scene Picture

• Depicts a mountainous landscape, possibly the Alps or Pyrenees.
• Snow-capped peaks in the background are handled with soft washes.
• Middle ground shows:
  • A cluster of stone farm buildings.
  • A track or road leading into the scene.
  • A figure or animal shape near the right foreground (possibly livestock or cart).
• The palette uses warm earth tones contrasted with cool blues and violets of distant mountains—classic 19th-century atmospheric perspective.
• There is a monogram or signature at bottom right that looks like overlapping initials.