William Mellor
British, (1851-1931)
On the Wharfe, Bolton Woods, Yorkshire &
Posforth Gill, Bolton Woods, Yorkshire
Oil on canvas, pair, both signed & inscribed verso
Image size: 17.25 inches x 11.5 inches (each)
Size including frame: 23.25 inches x 17.5 inches (each)
A wonderful pair of river landscape paintings near Bolton Woods by William Mellor. The first depicts cattle watering at the river Wharfe near Bolton Woods. The second shows one of the waterfalls at Posforth Gill with sheep grazing on a hill beyond. Posforth Gill is renowned for its waterfalls and is located in the Valley of Desolation near Bolton Abbey.
William Mellor was a landscape painter who was born in Barnsley, Yorkshire in 1851, the son of Joseph Mellor, an artist and Mary Mellor. Initially, he was employed as a loom turner in the weaving industry before becoming a professional artist. He would have received tuition from his father who clearly influenced his style and subject matter.
In
...1876, he married Mary Elizabeth Watson and by 1881 had established himself as a successful landscape painter. Two of his sons Everett Watson Mellor (1878-1965) and Leonard Mellor (b.1891) also became artists. The family lived in Barwick Street, Scarborough before moving to Sefton Street, North Meols. However, by 1911, they had moved to Dragon Road, Harrogate where Mellor later died in 1931.
Mellor worked around his home county capturing views of Ilkley, Scarborough and Harrogate. He also travelled frequently to North Wales and the West Country and his paintings were often of river views, as in this fine example. Mellor''s meticulously drawn landscapes are very distinctive, usually depicting scenes in summer and early autumn.
Many of his paintings can be found in public collections including the Harris Museum, Laing Art Gallery, Russell-Cotes Art Gallery, Towneley Hall Art Gallery and The Whitaker.
Presentation: The paintings are housed in new, English made gilt frames which are in excellent condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally cleaned, restored and revarnished.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1162546
Dateline of this antique is 1890
Height is 59cm (23.2inches)Width is 44.5cm (17.5inches)Depth is 7cm (2.8inches)
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