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Joseph Appleyard "Harewood Horse Trials" Watercolour
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Joseph Appleyard "Harewood Horse Trials" Watercolour

1920 - 1940
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Joseph Appleyard (1908-1960) was a painter and draughtsman specialising in sporting, animal and landscape subjects. He studied during evenings between 1925–32 at Leeds College of Art. Exhibited widely in Yorkshire, having one-man shows in Leeds, where he lived at Far Headingley. Appleyard had his work reproduced in Yorkshire newspapers and magazines, gaining a reputation as a horse painter, and he became honorary secretary of the Yorkshire Group of Artists. Newcastle upon Tyne and Wakefield art galleries hold his work.

"Harewood Horse Trials" is a watercolour and bodycolour measuring 11" x 15". It is signed lower right and is titled "Harewood Horse Trials" on the back. Also on the back is the inscription "Painted by Joseph Appleyard, 35, Grove Farm Close, Cookridge, Leeds 16". 

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McTague of Harrogate has dated this Equestrian Watercolour Painting to the 1940s.

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Joseph Appleyard (1908-1960) was a painter and draughtsman specialising in sporting, animal and landscape subjects. He studied during evenings between 1925–32 at Leeds College of Art. Exhibited widely in Yorkshire, having one-man shows in Leeds, where he lived at Far Headingley.
Appleyard had his work reproduced in Yorkshire newspapers and magazines, gaining a reputation as a horse painter, and he became honorary secretary of the Yorkshire Group of Artists.
McTague of Harrogate

Newcastle upon Tyne and Wakefield art galleries hold his work.

fig 1. A watercolour painting depicting a horse and rider navigating an obstacle course in front of a grand country estate with spectators.
fig 1. Joseph Appleyard "Harewood Horse Trials" Watercolour

"Harewood Horse Trials" is a watercolour and bodycolour measuring 11" x 15". It is signed lower right and is titled "Harewood Horse Trials" on the back. Also on the back is the inscription "Painted by Joseph Appleyard, 35, Grove Farm Close, Cookridge, Leeds 16". 

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Equestrian Watercolour Painting to the 1940s.

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SA1221691
McTague of Harrogate
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Mctague of harrogate are yorkshire based dealers in old pictures. Please see website mctague.co.uk

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Archive I A watercolour painting depicting a horse and rider navigating an obstacle course in front of a grand country estate with spectators. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Joseph Appleyard "Harewood Horse Trials" Watercolour

Archive II A watercolour painting depicting a horse and rider navigating an obstacle course in front of a grand country estate with spectators. View II
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A watercolour painting depicting a horse and rider navigating an obstacle course in front of a grand country estate with spectators.
Joseph Appleyard "Harewood Horse Trials" watercolour
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A watercolour painting depicting a horse and rider navigating an obstacle course in front of a grand country estate with spectators.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century British Sporting Realism
  • MaterialPaper, Watercolour
  • ColourMuted Green
  • MotifsShowjumping rider, Stately home facade, Country parkland

British sporting art emerged prominently in the eighteenth century, focusing on field sports, horse racing, and country pursuits. These works document equestrian competitions, hunting scenes, and rural landscapes, serving as both historical records and decorative art.

Artists primarily utilised water-soluble pigments applied onto heavy cotton rag or cellulose paper. The technique relies on layering transparent washes to build depth, tone, and fine detail within landscapes and figures.

Authentic works often feature the artists original signature, period-appropriate paper with natural ageing, and characteristic brushwork. Examining the reverse for provenance labels, framer stamps, or uniform paper discolouration can also confirm authenticity.

Position the painting above a wooden sideboard or mantlepiece to anchor a room with classic British style. Pair it with neutral walls, natural timber furniture, and brass accents to balance traditional imagery with modern decor.

Display watercolour artworks away from direct sunlight and humid environments to prevent pigment fading and paper foxing. Frame the piece using acid-free mounting materials and UV-filtering glass to ensure long-term preservation.
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