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Robert Lesley Howey Oil Painting ‘ Derwentwater’
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Robert Lesley Howey Oil Painting ‘ Derwentwater’

1940 - 1960
Sold 1 April 2025 · Graham Reed Fine Art
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Robert Lesley Howey 1900-1981.Robert was the son of the well known amateur artist John William Howey,Staithes Group artist.He was born in West Hartlepool and after studying at art school he became a professional artist working in Hartlepool.He exhibited his works at the Royal Scottish Academy and the Laing Art Gallery,Newcastle.He is particularly well known for his coast and Lake District scenes. ‘Derwentwater’ signed oil on board, image size 50x60 cms, framed size 55x65 cms.Provenance:with the Hawkeshead Gallery,Ambleside.

Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Robert Lesley Howey Oil Painting to the 1960s.

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Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
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SA1077847
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Robert Lesley Howey 1900-1981.Robert was the son of the well known amateur artist John William Howey,Staithes Group artist.
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He was born in West Hartlepool and after studying at art school he became a professional artist working in Hartlepool.
Graham Reed Fine Art

He exhibited his works at the Royal Scottish Academy and the Laing Art Gallery,Newcastle.He is particularly well known for his coast and Lake District scenes. ‘Derwentwater’ signed oil on board, image size 50x60 cms, framed size 55x65 cms.Provenance:with the Hawkeshead Gallery,Ambleside.

Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Robert Lesley Howey Oil Painting to the 1960s.

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
65cm (25.59")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Reference Numbers
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SA1077847
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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Archive I An oil painting depicting a lakeside landscape with figures near the water beneath overhanging trees. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Robert Lesley Howey Oil Painting ‘ Derwentwater’

Archive II An oil painting depicting a lakeside landscape with figures near the water beneath overhanging trees. View II
Archive III An oil painting depicting a lakeside landscape with figures near the water beneath overhanging trees. View III
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Graham Reed Fine Art

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An oil painting depicting a lakeside landscape with figures near the water beneath overhanging trees.
ROBERT LESLEY HOWEY OIL PAINTING ‘ DERWENTWATER’
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An oil painting depicting a lakeside landscape with figures near the water beneath overhanging trees.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, wood
  • ColourMuted Blue and Earth Tones
  • MotifsLakeside scene, Overhanging tree branches, Figures by water, Mountain background
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

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Traditional British landscape oil paintings from the mid-20th century typically focus on regional topography, particularly national parks like the Lake District, rendered with naturalistic palettes and expressive brushwork.

Standard construction involves an oil-based pigment applied to stretched woven canvas or canvas board, commonly secured within a wooden or composite moulded frame.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the artists signature for consistency, inspecting the canvas ageing, evaluating pigment oxidation under magnification, and reviewing provenance or exhibition history.

Such artworks serve as traditional focal points and can be balanced in contemporary spaces by pairing them with minimalist furniture and neutral walls to highlight the depth of the composition.

Preservation requires hanging paintings away from direct sunlight and moisture, maintaining stable indoor temperatures, and occasionally dusting the surface with a soft, dry artist brush.
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