Harry Riley Ri, Spanish Farm, Oil on Canvas

Harry Riley (1895-1966) A Spanish Farm, Oil On Canvas .

Hugely popular and prolific, he was principally a commercial artist, best known for his iconic poster designs of the 1920s-1960s, for the likes of British Rail, BOAC and Qantas.

His bright, joyful and idyllic depictions of British seaside holiday destinations, such as Morecambe, Plymouth, Weston-Super-Mare and Ilfracombe, were used to advertise the British rail network and have come to define Post-War British leisure and travel.

Born in London in 1895, Riley studied at the Hammersmith and St Martin’s Schools of Art. He specialised as a figure artist, gaining commissions for Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason, as well as working as a cartoonist for the Daily Mail. He was elected member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and, in the late 1920s, president of The London Sketch Club. Through the broad range of the media he contributed to, including magazines, journals, comics, advertisements and even TV, his commercial appeal set the style for a generation.

Although seen by millions, his works rarely sold to the public. Our collection of paintings shows Riley’s iconic style coming through in more personal scenes. We see the artist’s garden and a child fishing, and views from personal travel, such as Lake Garda and Porto Venere in Italy, Sitges in Spain and St Malo and St Servan in France. The paintings are imbued with Riley’s arresting optimism and warmth, featuring bright swabs of colour and heightened contrasts of light and shadow conveying the dazzling Mediterranean sun. Highly Collectable

70 x 52 cms Image only

We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

We are very happy to discuss with clients their needs and to provide a sourcing service. We can advise on the acquisition of pieces in all areas of the fine and decorative arts, assisting clients in their search for individual pieces or for a particular item. If you have queries regarding this or any intended purchase please contact us. All items can be delivered either by postal service or by trusted and fully insured couriers; we use both for the UK market and for overseas delivery. Please inquire by email or phone to obtain a quote for delivery options. Items are described as Excellent - A1 Condition no faults, Very Good - very good condition with only very minor cosmetic issues if atall and consistent with age, Good - in good overall condition with some ageing, marks and wear consistent with age.