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John Percy Cooke Oil Painting ‘ the Barn ‘
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John Percy Cooke Oil Painting ‘ the Barn ‘

1900 - 1920
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John Percy Cooke Exh 1892-1939.Portrait and landscape painter.Studied RA Schools(silver medal)Lived London;.Altrincham,Cheshire;Brixham,Devon and Southport Lancs.Exhibited Royal Society of Artists,Birmingham,Walker Art Gallery,Liverpool,London Salon and elsewhere. ‘The Barn’ oil on canvas,signed Cooke,image size 45x55 cms,framed size 62x72 cms.Original frame.

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Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Antique Rural Oil Painting to the 1920s.

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John Percy Cooke Exh 1892-1939.Portrait and landscape painter.Studied RA Schools(silver medal)Lived London;.Altrincham,Cheshire;Brixham,Devon and Southport Lancs.
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Exhibited Royal Society of Artists,Birmingham,Walker Art Gallery,Liverpool,London Salon and elsewhere.
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‘The Barn’ oil on canvas,signed Cooke,image size 45x55 cms,framed size 62x72 cms.Original frame.

Height
62cm (24.41")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Antique Rural Oil Painting to the 1920s.

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SA1077761
Graham Reed Fine Art
Graham Reed Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2017

Previously I worked in london as a chartered surveyor and have been dealing in paintings for nearly thirty years.

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An oil painting depicting young calves lying on straw inside an open timber-framed barn, overlooking a green rural landscape.
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Archive I An oil painting depicting young calves lying on straw inside an open timber-framed barn, overlooking a green rural landscape.

John Percy Cooke Oil Painting ‘ the Barn ‘

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An oil painting depicting young calves lying on straw inside an open timber-framed barn, overlooking a green rural landscape.
JOHN PERCY COOKE OIL PAINTING ‘ THE BARN ‘
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An oil painting depicting young calves lying on straw inside an open timber-framed barn, overlooking a green rural landscape.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleBritish Realism
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Board
  • ColourEarthy Green
  • MotifsTimber barn structure, Calves on straw, Rural backdrop, Natural light
  • SizeH 62 cm (24 in) x W 72 cm (28 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This British Realism oil painting from the 1920 period presents an open timber-framed barn setting executed in oil paint on canvas and board. The composition incorporates earthy green tones across a rural backdrop, highlighting calves resting on straw under natural light. John Percy Cooke signs the piece, which displays the original frame housing the artwork. The framed size spans 62 cm high, 72 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Placement of the work suits display above a sideboard within a rustic farmhouse interior scheme. The canvas captures a pastoral view looking out past the wooden structure toward distant greenery. The framing preserves the historic presentation of the portrait and landscape painter's exhibited work without additional modification.

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British pastoral oil paintings from the 20th century focus on traditional agricultural life, rural landscapes, and farm animal subjects. Artists favoured natural light, realistic representation of farm buildings, and earthy colour palettes to capture rural heritage.

Artists typically used oil-based pigments applied to stretched linen canvas, cotton canvas, or wooden panels. Frames were often crafted from timber, gilded wood, or moulded plaster with a natural or painted finish.

Authentic oil paintings display natural ageing symptoms, including fine surface craquelure, oxidation of protective varnishes, artist signatures, and appropriate wear on the timber support or stretcher frame.

A rural oil painting can be styled above a sideboard or fireplace mantel, integrated into a gallery wall, or paired with neutral walls and natural wood furniture to create contrast between traditional artwork and contemporary elements.

To preserve an oil painting, hang it away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources. Clean the surface gently using a soft dry brush, and consult a professional conservator for varnish restoration or surface dirt removal.
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