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Owen Bowen "The First Sign of Spring" Oil Painting
McTague of Harrogate
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Owen Bowen "The First Sign of Spring" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920
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Owen Bowen was born in Leeds in 1873. He was educated from an early age during evenings at Leeds School of Art before working as a pottery designer and lithography apprentice. In the early 20th century, Bowen travelled to Holland, where he painted maritime landscapes and windmill scenes. He went on to form what was later known as the Owen Bowen School of Art. Before his death at the age of 94 in 1967, Bowen exhibited his work regularly throughout England, showing at the Walker Gallery, the Royal Cambrian Academy and the R.A. His work is held in many private and public collections and his paintings are in great demand to this day.

"The First Sign of Spring" is a good early example. Measuring 18"x 26" this oil painting on canvas is signed lower right and is framed in a quality gilt frame giving an overall size of 28"x 36".

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
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McTague of Harrogate has dated this Owen Bowen Oil Painting to the 1910s.

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Owen Bowen was born in Leeds in 1873.
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He was educated from an early age during evenings at Leeds School of Art before working as a pottery designer and lithography apprentice.
McTague of Harrogate

In the early 20th century, Bowen travelled to Holland, where he painted maritime landscapes and windmill scenes. He went on to form what was later known as the Owen Bowen School of Art. Before his death at the age of 94 in 1967, Bowen exhibited his work regularly throughout England, showing at the Walker Gallery, the Royal Cambrian Academy and the R.A. His work is held in many private and public collections and his paintings are in great demand to this day.

"The First Sign of Spring" is a good early example. Measuring 18"x 26" this oil painting on canvas is signed lower right and is framed in a quality gilt frame giving an overall size of 28"x 36".

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Owen Bowen Oil Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053296
McTague of Harrogate
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Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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An impressionistic oil painting depicting a countryside pastoral landscape with bare trees and a flock of sheep near a wooden fence.
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British Impressionist landscape paintings typically feature expressive brushwork, an emphasis on natural light, and pastoral countryside scenes painted en plein air. Regional art movements focused on realistic depictions of rural labor, changing weather, and agricultural landscapes.

Artists during this period primarily utilised oil pigments bound with linseed oil, applied directly onto stretched woven linen canvas or timber panels. Paintings were supported by wooden stretcher bars and framed in carved giltwood or stained wood mouldings.

Authentic works frequently feature an artist signature in the lower corners, visible craquelure patterns across the paint film, and natural oxidisation of historical surface varnishes. Additionally, the reverse of the frame or canvas may retain original gallery labels or framer stamps.

Pastoral landscape paintings function well positioned above a fireplace mantelpiece, atop a sideboard, or as part of a gallery wall alongside contemporary line drawings. The natural earth tones complement timber furniture, neutral wall paint, and woven textiles.

Store oil paintings away from direct sunlight, severe temperature fluctuations, and high moisture levels to prevent canvas warping or paint film separation. Dust the surface lightly with a dry, soft camel-hair brush and consult a professional conservator for varnish restoration.
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