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John Gilroy (1898-1985) Enchanting Early 20thc Country Landscape Oil Painting

1920 - 1940
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John Gilroy (1898-1985) ENCHANTING EARLY 20thc COUNTRY LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING

Brief Description:

This is a beautiful and enchanting Original early 20th-century Oil on Board Painting by the listed British artist John Thomas Young Gilroy (1898-1985).

Please see the artist's biography below.

The wonderful, all-original oil painting depicts a beautiful rural dwelling, with a horse in the stable yard, two figures emptying the trash and the family pet dog playfully running towards the horse.

It is a captivating piece with amazing attention to detail.

Mounted within the original heavily-scrolled gesso moulded frame, and signed in the lower left corner ''Gilroy''.

Attributes:

Oil on Board

Circa: 1925-1930

Signed: Gilroy

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in exceptional original condition.

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 21'' | 53.3 cm

Width: 22.9'' | 58.1 cm

Depth: 2.9'' | 7.3 cm

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*A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Artist biography:

JOHN THOMAS YOUNG GILROY (30 May 1898 – 11 April 1985) was an English artist, portraitist and illustrator best known for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout. He signed many of his works simply, ''Gilroy''.

Born in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, England, Gilroy attended Durham University until his studies were interrupted by World War I, during which he served with the Royal Field Artillery. He resumed studying at the Royal College of Art in London, where he remained as a teacher. He taught at Camberwell College of Arts.

In 1925, he gained employment at S.H. Benson's advertising agency, where he created the iconic advertisement art for Guinness featuring the Zoo Keeper and animals enjoying Guinness. He worked with Dorothy L. Sayers. He created cover designs for the Radio Times, most famously, in 1936, one depicting a laughing cat.

He was also an accomplished portrait painter, numbering royalty, politicians, actors and many others among his sitters. He worked in his large studio at 10 Holland Park, London, the former home and studio of Sir Bernard Partridge.

He was a long-standing and much-loved member of the Garrick Club, where he was created a Life Member and Chairman of the Works of Art Committee 1970–1975. He was awarded an Honorary MA by Newcastle University in 1975, and was made a Freeman of the City of London in 1981

He married twice. First, in 1924, to Gwendoline Short, an artist like himself. They had one son - John Morritt in 1927. His second marriage, in 1950, was to Elizabeth Margaret Outram Bramley.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
53.3cm (20.98")
Width
58.1cm (22.87")
Depth
7.3cm (2.87")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this John Gilroy Oil Painting to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122038
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Description
John Gilroy (1898-1985) ENCHANTING EARLY 20thc COUNTRY LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING

Brief Description:

This is a beautiful and enchanting Original early 20th-century Oil on Board Painting by the listed British artist John Thomas Young Gilroy (1898-1985).
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fig 1. An early twentieth-century oil painting depicting a country house courtyard with figures, a dog, and a horse, set within an ornate gilt swept frame.
fig 1. John Gilroy (1898-1985) Enchanting Early 20thc Country Landscape Oil Painting

Please see the artist's biography below.

The wonderful, all-original oil painting depicts a beautiful rural dwelling, with a horse in the stable yard, two figures emptying the trash and the family pet dog playfully running towards the horse.

fig 2. An early twentieth-century oil painting depicting a country house courtyard with figures, a dog, and a horse, set within an ornate gilt swept frame.
fig 2. John Gilroy (1898-1985) Enchanting Early 20thc Country Landscape Oil Painting

It is a captivating piece with amazing attention to detail.

Mounted within the original heavily-scrolled gesso moulded frame, and signed in the lower left corner ''Gilroy''.

Attributes:

Oil on Board

Circa: 1925-1930

fig 3. An early twentieth-century oil painting depicting a country house courtyard with figures, a dog, and a horse, set within an ornate gilt swept frame.
fig 3. John Gilroy (1898-1985) Enchanting Early 20thc Country Landscape Oil Painting

Signed: Gilroy

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in exceptional original condition.

Overall Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 21'' | 53.3 cm

Width: 22.9'' | 58.1 cm

Depth: 2.9'' | 7.3 cm

fig 4. An early twentieth-century oil painting depicting a country house courtyard with figures, a dog, and a horse, set within an ornate gilt swept frame.
fig 4. John Gilroy (1898-1985) Enchanting Early 20thc Country Landscape Oil Painting

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Artist biography:

JOHN THOMAS YOUNG GILROY (30 May 1898 – 11 April 1985) was an English artist, portraitist and illustrator best known for his advertising posters for Guinness, the Irish stout. He signed many of his works simply, ''Gilroy''.

fig 5. An early twentieth-century oil painting depicting a country house courtyard with figures, a dog, and a horse, set within an ornate gilt swept frame.
fig 5. John Gilroy (1898-1985) Enchanting Early 20thc Country Landscape Oil Painting

Born in Whitley Bay, Northumberland, England, Gilroy attended Durham University until his studies were interrupted by World War I, during which he served with the Royal Field Artillery. He resumed studying at the Royal College of Art in London, where he remained as a teacher. He taught at Camberwell College of Arts.

fig 6. An early twentieth-century oil painting depicting a country house courtyard with figures, a dog, and a horse, set within an ornate gilt swept frame.
fig 6. John Gilroy (1898-1985) Enchanting Early 20thc Country Landscape Oil Painting

In 1925, he gained employment at S.H. Benson's advertising agency, where he created the iconic advertisement art for Guinness featuring the Zoo Keeper and animals enjoying Guinness. He worked with Dorothy L. Sayers. He created cover designs for the Radio Times, most famously, in 1936, one depicting a laughing cat.

fig 7. An early twentieth-century oil painting depicting a country house courtyard with figures, a dog, and a horse, set within an ornate gilt swept frame.
fig 7. John Gilroy (1898-1985) Enchanting Early 20thc Country Landscape Oil Painting

He was also an accomplished portrait painter, numbering royalty, politicians, actors and many others among his sitters. He worked in his large studio at 10 Holland Park, London, the former home and studio of Sir Bernard Partridge.

fig 8. An early twentieth-century oil painting depicting a country house courtyard with figures, a dog, and a horse, set within an ornate gilt swept frame.
fig 8. John Gilroy (1898-1985) Enchanting Early 20thc Country Landscape Oil Painting

He was a long-standing and much-loved member of the Garrick Club, where he was created a Life Member and Chairman of the Works of Art Committee 1970–1975. He was awarded an Honorary MA by Newcastle University in 1975, and was made a Freeman of the City of London in 1981

fig 9. An early twentieth-century oil painting depicting a country house courtyard with figures, a dog, and a horse, set within an ornate gilt swept frame.
fig 9. John Gilroy (1898-1985) Enchanting Early 20thc Country Landscape Oil Painting

He married twice. First, in 1924, to Gwendoline Short, an artist like himself. They had one son - John Morritt in 1927. His second marriage, in 1950, was to Elizabeth Margaret Outram Bramley.

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 10. An early twentieth-century oil painting depicting a country house courtyard with figures, a dog, and a horse, set within an ornate gilt swept frame.
fig 10. John Gilroy (1898-1985) Enchanting Early 20thc Country Landscape Oil Painting

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 11. An early twentieth-century oil painting depicting a country house courtyard with figures, a dog, and a horse, set within an ornate gilt swept frame.
fig 11. John Gilroy (1898-1985) Enchanting Early 20thc Country Landscape Oil Painting

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders are welcome

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Height
53.3cm (20.98")
Width
58.1cm (22.87")
Depth
7.3cm (2.87")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this John Gilroy Oil Painting to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122038
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An early twentieth-century oil painting depicting a country house courtyard with figures, a dog, and a horse, set within an ornate gilt swept frame.
John Gilroy (1898-1985) ENCHANTING EARLY 20thc COUNTRY LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING
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British impressionist landscapes from this period feature visible impasto brushwork, muted natural colour palettes, and realistic depictions of rural life, vernacular architecture, and domestic outdoor spaces.

These artworks were typically executed in oil paint on stretched linen canvas or wooden panel, housed in composite gesso swept frames with gilt or painted finishes.

Authenticity is evaluated through artist signatures, correct period craquelure patterns, stretcher construction, aging on the canvas reverse, and original framing labels.

A traditional landscape painting provides contrast when hung above modern cabinetry or a fireplace mantel, particularly when illuminated by dedicated picture lighting.

Keep the canvas away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and heat sources, and clean gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush rather than liquid cleaners.
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