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Alfred Banner Oil Painting ‘ Friends ‘
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Alfred Banner Oil Painting ‘ Friends ‘

1900 - 1920
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Alfred Banner Exh1882-1911.Painter in oils ,subjects landscapes and genre.Exhibited mainly at Royal Society of Artists,Birmingham where he showed 54 works, but also at the the Manchester City Art Gallery and the Royal Hibernian Academy. ‘Friends’ signed oil on canvas,inscribed with title verso and dated 1913 ; image size 23x18.5 cms, framed size 37.5x32.5 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Pastoral Oil Painting to the 1910s.

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Alfred Banner Exh1882-1911.Painter in oils ,subjects landscapes and genre.
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Exhibited mainly at Royal Society of Artists,Birmingham where he showed 54 works, but also at the the Manchester City Art Gallery and the Royal Hibernian Academy.
Graham Reed Fine Art

‘Friends’ signed oil on canvas,inscribed with title verso and dated 1913 ; image size 23x18.5 cms, framed size 37.5x32.5 cms

Height
37.5cm (14.76")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Pastoral Oil Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1092344
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 a young girl in a white bonnet leaning over a log toward ducks in a stream.
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Alfred Banner Oil Painting ‘ Friends ‘

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An oil painting depicting a young girl in a white bonnet leaning over a log toward ducks in a stream.
ALFRED BANNER OIL PAINTING ‘ FRIENDS ‘
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An oil painting depicting a young girl in a white bonnet leaning over a log toward ducks in a stream.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Pastoral
  • MaterialOil, Canvas
  • ColourEarthy Green
  • MotifsPastoral scene, Riverbank setting, Wildlife composition, Naturalistic foliage
  • SizeH 37.5 cm (15 in) x W 32.5 cm (13 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

Alfred Banner oil painting titled Friends, dating from the Victorian pastoral period of 1910. The composition uses oil on canvas with earthy green, soft pink, and white tones, rendered in a naturalistic wildlife and riverbank style. The artwork depicts a young girl in a pale pink dress and white bonnet leaning over a large wooden log toward several ducks swimming in a calm stream, surrounded by lush foliage and trees under an open sky. The lower right corner displays the signature of the painter Banner. The framed dimensions measure 37.5 cm high, 32.5 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Positioned in an English Country House aesthetic, the painting suits placement above the mantel in a living room, study, or hallway. It hangs securely using standard wall fixings, bringing a traditional pastoral atmosphere to domestic interiors. The work complements existing period collections or classic country decor themes, adding historical charm and narrative detail to household wall spaces.

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Victorian pastoral genre paintings typically depict idealised British countryside scenes, featuring rural workers, children, or wildlife in natural settings. They emphasise sentimentality, naturalism, and the serene relationship between human life and nature.

Late 19th-century artists used oil paints composed of natural pigments bound with drying oils, primarily applied onto stretched linen canvas or wooden panels. These works were finished with natural resin varnishes to protect the paint layer and enhance depth.

Authentic period oil paintings exhibit age-appropriate craquelure across the paint film, natural yellowing of historical varnish, and oxidisation on the canvas backing or wooden stretchers. Inspecting artist signatures, brushwork consistency, and original framing helps confirm authenticity.

A Victorian pastoral painting acts as a focal point when placed against deep heritage walls, such as dark green or navy blue. It pairs effectively with natural timber furniture, woven textiles, and understated antique accessories to add depth to contemporary spaces.

Position the painting away from direct sunlight, moisture, and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent canvas warping and flaking. Dust the surface occasionally with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water or liquid chemical cleaners.
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