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William Greaves "From Filey Brigg" Oil Painting
McTague of Harrogate
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William Greaves "From Filey Brigg" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920
Description

William Greaves (1852-1938) was born in Leeds and studied at Sheffield College of Art. He travelled and exhibited widely at galleries including the Royal Academy, Royal Cambrian Academy, Manchester and Liverpool. He worked mostly in oils and his subjects include landscapes in and around Wharfedale in Yorkshire and Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

The present picture "From Filey Brigg" is an oil painting on board measuring 10"x 14". It is signed lower right and is framed giving an overall size of 15"x 20".

Physical Dimensions
Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique Seascape Oil Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1189982
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William Greaves (1852-1938) was born in Leeds and studied at Sheffield College of Art.
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He travelled and exhibited widely at galleries including the Royal Academy, Royal Cambrian Academy, Manchester and Liverpool.
McTague of Harrogate

He worked mostly in oils and his subjects include landscapes in and around Wharfedale in Yorkshire and Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

The present picture "From Filey Brigg" is an oil painting on board measuring 10"x 14". It is signed lower right and is framed giving an overall size of 15"x 20".

Height
39cm (15.35")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique Seascape Oil Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189982
McTague of Harrogate
McTague of Harrogate
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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An antique oil painting depicting crashing waves against a rocky shore under an overcast twilight sky.
William Greaves "From Filey Brigg" oil painting
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An antique oil painting depicting crashing waves against a rocky shore under an overcast twilight sky.
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British marine painting in the 19th century focused on capturing the changing atmospheres, coastal topographies, and maritime activities of the British coastline. Artists often utilised dynamic brushwork and naturalistic light to depict the movement of the sea.

Traditional 19th-century seascapes were painted using oil pigments bound with linseed oil on stretched linen or cotton canvas. Artists frequently worked en plein air or used compositional sketches before completing the work in a studio.

Authentic Victorian oil paintings often display age-appropriate craquelure patterns across the paint surface, natural canvas discolouration on the reverse, and signatures in oil paint that exhibit consistent aging. Period frames and original stretcher bars also serve as key indicators.

A dramatic seascape can serve as a central focal point above a fireplace or sideboard, styled against neutral walls and natural timber or brass accents. Combining historic paintings with clean-lined contemporary furniture creates a balanced interior contrast.

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent canvas warping and surface cracking. Dust gently using a soft camel-hair brush, and consult a professional art conservator for discoloured varnish removal or surface cleaning.
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