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James L. Brooke "Castle Hill" Huddersfield Oil Painting
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James L. Brooke "Castle Hill" Huddersfield Oil Painting

1920 - 1940
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James Leslie Brooke (1903-1973) was a fine artist in a variety of media.  Born and lived in Huddersfield, Yorkshire,  he studied at the College of Art there with John Gauld. Also studied in Florence, Rome, Naples, France and North America. Exhibited at RA, RBA, Paris Salon and in Yorkshire including Bradford Spring Exhibitions. His work was published in The Architectural Review, Yorkshire Life  and the Journal of Decorative Art etc.

"Passing Shower, Castle Hill" Huddersfield, is an oil painting on board measuring 20"x 24". It is signed lower right and is framed giving an overall size of 27"x 31". On the back is a nice old label with title and artist's address.

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Yorkshire Landscape Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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James Leslie Brooke (1903-1973) was a fine artist in a variety of media.
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  Born and lived in Huddersfield, Yorkshire,  he studied at the College of Art there with John Gauld.
McTague of Harrogate

Also studied in Florence, Rome, Naples, France and North America. Exhibited at RA, RBA, Paris Salon and in Yorkshire including Bradford Spring Exhibitions. His work was published in The Architectural Review, Yorkshire Life  and the Journal of Decorative Art etc.

fig 1. A framed oil painting depicting Castle Hill in Huddersfield with sheep grazing in a green pastoral field beneath a pale sky.
fig 1. James L. Brooke "Castle Hill" Huddersfield Oil Painting

"Passing Shower, Castle Hill" Huddersfield, is an oil painting on board measuring 20"x 24". It is signed lower right and is framed giving an overall size of 27"x 31". On the back is a nice old label with title and artist's address.

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Yorkshire Landscape Oil Painting to the 1940s.

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113125
McTague of Harrogate
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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Archive I A framed oil painting depicting Castle Hill in Huddersfield with sheep grazing in a green pastoral field beneath a pale sky.

James L. Brooke "Castle Hill" Huddersfield Oil Painting

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A framed oil painting depicting Castle Hill in Huddersfield with sheep grazing in a green pastoral field beneath a pale sky.
James L. Brooke "Castle Hill" Huddersfield oil painting
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A framed oil painting depicting Castle Hill in Huddersfield with sheep grazing in a green pastoral field beneath a pale sky.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleBritish Impressionism
  • MaterialOil, Canvas, Wood, Gilt
  • ColourMuted Green
  • MotifsGilded moulding frame, Pastoral landscape, Grazing sheep, Hilltop monument
  • SizeH 68 cm (27 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This oil painting by James Leslie Brooke dates to 1940 and captures a British Impressionist pastoral landscape in muted green tones. The scene depicts a hilltop monument on a rise above a wide field with a scattering of grazing sheep under a pale sky, with the artist's signature visible in the lower right corner. Rendered in oil on canvas, the artwork is housed within a wooden gilt frame featuring layered gilded mouldings and a wide bevelled slip. The framed piece measures 68 cm high, 78 cm wide, and 5 cm deep. Suitable for an English Country House aesthetic, the painting works well in a living room, study, or hallway. It is ideally positioned for display above the mantelpiece or on a chimney breast to anchor a traditional interior scheme.

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British landscape painting in the early-to-mid twentieth century focused on depicting rural scenery, often incorporating regional landmarks, atmospheric lighting, and impasto brushwork influenced by Impressionism.

These artworks were typically created using oil pigments on stretched linen or cotton canvas, mounted within carved timber frames finished with gold leaf, gilt wash, or plaster detailing.

Authentic original oil paintings usually feature visible brush texture, natural craquelure, an artist signature, and evidence of historical age on the canvas backing and frame hardware.

A framed pastoral landscape painting can serve as a focal point positioned above a fireplace mantel or sideboard, balancing modern minimalism with traditional fine art.

Maintain oil paintings by dusting the frame gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight, and avoiding chemical cleaners or high humidity levels.
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