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Ernest Higgins Rigg "Haymaking, Swaledale" Oil Painting
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Ernest Higgins Rigg "Haymaking, Swaledale" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 September 2025 · McTague of Harrogate
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Born in Bradford, Yorkshire in 1868, Rigg studied at Bradford College of Art then at the renowned Académie Julian, in Paris. His attractive open air scenes were in the manner of French late nineteenth century painting. He exhibited at RA, RBA, Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and elsewhere, working in many parts of England. He was a prominent member of the Staithes Group and later lived for a time in Letchworth, Hertfordshire.

"Haymaking in Swaledale" is a lovely quality example of his work. Measuring 12" x 20" it is signed lower left and is in a fine English gilt frame giving an overall size of 20"x 27".

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Oil Painting on Canvas to the 1920s.

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SA1041694
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Born in Bradford, Yorkshire in 1868, Rigg studied at Bradford College of Art then at the renowned Académie Julian, in Paris. His attractive open air scenes were in the manner of French late nineteenth century painting.
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He exhibited at RA, RBA, Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and elsewhere, working in many parts of England.
McTague of Harrogate

He was a prominent member of the Staithes Group and later lived for a time in Letchworth, Hertfordshire.

"Haymaking in Swaledale" is a lovely quality example of his work. Measuring 12" x 20" it is signed lower left and is in a fine English gilt frame giving an overall size of 20"x 27".

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Oil Painting on Canvas to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1041694
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 rural landscape with figures working in a field beneath a cloudy sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oil painting depicting a rural landscape with figures working in a field beneath a cloudy sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Ernest Higgins Rigg "Haymaking, Swaledale" Oil Painting

Archive II An oil painting depicting a rural landscape with figures working in a field beneath a cloudy sky. View II
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McTague of Harrogate

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An oil painting depicting a rural landscape with figures working in a field beneath a cloudy sky.
Ernest Higgins Rigg "Haymaking, Swaledale" oil painting
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An oil painting depicting a rural landscape with figures working in a field beneath a cloudy sky.
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  • Object[Paintings]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Impressionist]
  • Material[Oil paint, Canvas]
  • Colour[Muted Green and Brown]
  • MotifsRural figures, Cloud study, Hilly horizon, Agricultural field
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Pastoral landscape painting gained significant prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries, focusing on idealized rural scenes, agricultural life, and the connection between humans and the natural environment.

Traditional oil paintings are typically created using finely ground pigment particles suspended in a drying oil, such as linseed oil, applied to stretched woven canvas or wooden panels.

Authenticity is evaluated by examining the canvas weave, stretcher frame construction, pigment ageing, craquelure patterns, artist signatures, and underlying support materials under ultraviolet light.

An antique landscape painting introduces depth, historical character, and a grounding organic palette, pairing effectively with both minimalist contemporary walls and traditional period rooms.

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