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William Greaves "East Keswick, Winter" Oil Painting
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William Greaves "East Keswick, Winter" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920
Sold 2 November 2025 · McTague of Harrogate
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William Greaves (1852-1938) was born in Leeds and studied at Sheffield College of Art. He travelled and exhibited widely at galleries including the Royal Academy, Royal Cambrian Academy, Manchester and Liverpool. He worked mostly in oils and his subjects include landscapes in and around Wharfedale in Yorkshire and Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

"East Keswick, Winter 1916" is an oil painting on board measuring 9"x 14". It is signed lower left and is framed giving an overall size of 14"x 19".

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Oil Winter Landscape Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1021157
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William Greaves (1852-1938) was born in Leeds and studied at Sheffield College of Art.
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He travelled and exhibited widely at galleries including the Royal Academy, Royal Cambrian Academy, Manchester and Liverpool.
McTague of Harrogate

He worked mostly in oils and his subjects include landscapes in and around Wharfedale in Yorkshire and Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

"East Keswick, Winter 1916" is an oil painting on board measuring 9"x 14". It is signed lower left and is framed giving an overall size of 14"x 19".

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Oil Winter Landscape Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1021157
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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An oil painting depicting a snow-covered rural landscape with bare trees under a muted winter sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oil painting depicting a snow-covered rural landscape with bare trees under a muted winter sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William Greaves "East Keswick, Winter" Oil Painting

Archive II An oil painting depicting a snow-covered rural landscape with bare trees under a muted winter sky. View II
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McTague of Harrogate

McTague of Harrogate
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An oil painting depicting a snow-covered rural landscape with bare trees under a muted winter sky.
William Greaves "East Keswick, Winter" oil painting
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An oil painting depicting a snow-covered rural landscape with bare trees under a muted winter sky.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • Material[Oil paint, Canvas]
  • ColourMuted Grey
  • MotifsBare trees, Snow-covered fields, Distant cottages, Overcast sky
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Landscape painting evolved from being a background element in historical or religious scenes to an independent genre during the Renaissance, gaining widespread popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries as artists turned to en plein air techniques to capture natural light and atmosphere.

Traditional oil paintings typically utilise finely woven linen or cotton canvas stretched over wooden stretcher frames, painted with ground pigment particles suspended in drying oils such as linseed, walnut, or poppyseed.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the canvas weave, craquelure patterns in the paint layer, stretcher frame construction, artist signatures, and any historical framing or labels on the reverse.

An antique oil painting adds depth and character to contemporary spaces when paired with minimalist frames to create contrast, or displayed on neutral walls with dedicated picture lighting to draw focus.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and periodically dusting the surface with a soft, dry brush.
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