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William Manners Oil Painting ‘ Children by a River, Crosshills, Upper Wharfedale ‘
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William Manners Oil Painting ‘ Children by a River, Crosshills, Upper Wharfedale ‘

19th century
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William Manners RBA Exh 1885-1904.Landscape painter.Lived various addresses in Yorkshire including Crosshills,the location of this painting.RBA 1893.Exhibited RA,RBA,Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool,Royal Society of artists,Birmingham and elsewhere. ‘ Children by a River,Crosshills,Upper Wharfedale’ signed oil on canvas 1893, image size 49x74.5 cms, framed size 70x95 cms; inscribed ‘ Crosshills,Upper Wharfedale’ on label ,verso,probably in artists hand.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
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Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Landscape Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1156636
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William Manners RBA Exh 1885-1904.Landscape painter.Lived various addresses in Yorkshire including Crosshills,the location of this painting.RBA 1893.Exhibited RA,RBA,Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool,Royal Society of artists,Birmingham and elsewhere. ‘ Children by a River,Crosshills,Upper Wharfedale’ signed oil on canvas 1893, image size 49x74.
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5 cms, framed size 70x95 cms; inscribed ‘ Crosshills,Upper Wharfedale’ on label ,verso,probably in artists hand.
Graham Reed Fine Art
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Reed Fine Art has dated this Victorian Landscape Oil Painting to the 19th Century.

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SA1156636
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 antique oil painting depicting a rocky river winding through a green landscape with trees and two figures on the bank.
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William Manners Oil Painting ‘ Children by a River, Crosshills, Upper Wharfedale ‘

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An antique oil painting depicting a rocky river winding through a green landscape with trees and two figures on the bank.
WILLIAM MANNERS OIL PAINTING ‘ CHILDREN BY A RIVER, CROSSHILLS, UPPER WHARFEDALE ‘
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An antique oil painting depicting a rocky river winding through a green landscape with trees and two figures on the bank.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOil on canvas
  • ColourGreen and Earth Tone
  • MotifsWinding river, rocky bank, mature trees, rural figures
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian oil painting on canvas depicts a rural English landscape titled Children by a River, Crosshills, Upper Wharfedale. Painted in 1893 by William Manners, the composition shows a winding river, a rocky bank, mature trees, and two figures on the shore, rendered in green and earth tone colours. The canvas surface bears visible brushwork and texture, and the work is housed in a decorative frame. The piece measures 70 cm high, 95 cm wide, and 6.5 cm deep. Ideal for an English country house design vibe, this artwork suits placement above a sideboard in a living room, dining room, or hallway. The traditional pastoral scene complements classic interior schemes, bringing a touch of nineteenth-century landscape art to a modern home.

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Late Victorian landscape painting focused on capturing the changing rural British countryside, often incorporating elements of realism and natural lighting. Artists frequently depicted everyday pastoral life, rivers, and woodlands, reflecting a interest in country life during the Industrial Revolution.

Artists during this era typically painted using natural pigment oil paints applied to stretched flax linen canvas, wooden panels, or heavy artists board. Frames were predominantly crafted from carved wood, lined with gesso, and finished with gold leaf or dark stains.

Authentic period paintings often feature natural craquelure across the paint surface, age-related darkening of varnish, and period stretchers or backing boards. Examining signatures under magnification and checking for historical gallery labels on the reverse also assists verification.

A Victorian landscape artwork can be integrated into modern interiors by hanging it as a focal point above a streamlined console or sideboard. Layering it alongside minimalist lighting or within a mixed gallery wall creates an engaging contrast between historic art and contemporary decor.

Display oil paintings away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent cracking or warping. Cleaning should strictly be conducted by a professional restorer using suitable solvents, avoiding water or household cleaners on the delicate paint layer.
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