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Oil Portrait of a First World War Soldier Signed G Hindle 1917
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Oil Portrait of a First World War Soldier Signed G Hindle 1917

1900 - 1920
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Portrait of a first world war soldier signed and dated G Hindle 1917.

Oil on canvas set in a golden oak frame.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

The Collector Antiques has dated this Antique Military Oil Portrait to the Edwardian era.

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SA1191208
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22012026-29
Description
Portrait of a first world war soldier signed and dated G Hindle 1917.

Oil on canvas set in a golden oak frame.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

The Collector Antiques has dated this Antique Military Oil Portrait to the Edwardian era.

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SA1191208
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22012026-29
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Archive I A framed 1917 oil portrait depicting a young First World War soldier in uniform set within a wide wooden frame.

Oil Portrait of a First World War Soldier Signed G Hindle 1917

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A framed 1917 oil portrait depicting a young First World War soldier in uniform set within a wide wooden frame.
Oil Portrait of a First World War Soldier Signed G Hindle 1917
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A framed 1917 oil portrait depicting a young First World War soldier in uniform set within a wide wooden frame.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • MaterialOil, Canvas, Oak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMilitary uniform, Officer collar insignia, Bevelled oak frame, Bust portrait
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This fine art oil portrait depicts a young First World War soldier in a military uniform complete with officer collar insignia and a structured bust presentation, dated 1917 and signed by G Hindle during the Edwardian period. The painting uses a muted dark brown colour palette on canvas, framed within a wide golden oak border featuring straight stepped mouldings and pronounced wood grain texture. The artwork measures 57 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Placed within a gentleman's library or study, this piece suits display above a sideboard or alongside traditional period furniture. The early twentieth-century style provides a dignified focal point for interior walls, coordinating well with classic heritage decor themes.

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During the First World War, military portraits were frequently commissioned by families or officers to commemorate service. These paintings served as lasting visual records, capturing uniforms, ranks, and personal likenesses during a pivotal era in military history.

Artists of this period predominantly used oil paints applied to stretched linen canvas or wooden panels. Frames were commonly crafted from native hardwoods such as oak, featuring simple bevelled or moulded profiles.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit natural craquelure across the paint surface, age-appropriate oxidation of the varnish, and period-specific frame construction techniques. Signatures, dates, and canvas maker stamps on the reverse also assist in verifying authenticity.

A historic oil portrait works well within a gallery wall alongside modern prints or drawings. Alternatively, positioning the portrait in a library room or above a dark timber sideboard adds visual depth and narrative to contemporary spaces.

Display the painting away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources to prevent paint cracking or panel warping. Dust gently using a soft, dry brush, and avoid applying water or chemical cleaners directly to the surface.
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