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Fred Stead "Bathers" Oil Painting
McTague of Harrogate
for sale €3,452     $3,747
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McTague of Harrogate

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Fred Stead "Bathers" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920
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Frederick 'Fred' Stead was born in Shipley, Yorkshire in August 1863. He studied initially at the Shipley School of Art before being awarded a scholarship to The Royal Cambrian Academy. He gained a reputation as portrait painter of the rich and wealthy of Bradford and became the Chairman of the Society of Yorkshire Artists. He was however far more than just a portrait painter - his landscapes show a love of his native Yorkshire and he exhibited regularly at The Royal Academy in London including works such as "Shades of Evening", "The Magic Crystal" and "The Princess and the Frog".

"Bathers" is an attractive oil painting on canvas measuring 14" x 18". It is signed and is framed in a quality gilt frame giving an overall size of 21"x 25".

Physical Dimensions
Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
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McTague of Harrogate has dated this Impressionist Bathers Oil Painting to the 1910s.

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SA947328
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Frederick 'Fred' Stead was born in Shipley, Yorkshire in August 1863.
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He studied initially at the Shipley School of Art before being awarded a scholarship to The Royal Cambrian Academy.
McTague of Harrogate

He gained a reputation as portrait painter of the rich and wealthy of Bradford and became the Chairman of the Society of Yorkshire Artists. He was however far more than just a portrait painter - his landscapes show a love of his native Yorkshire and he exhibited regularly at The Royal Academy in London including works such as "Shades of Evening", "The Magic Crystal" and "The Princess and the Frog".

"Bathers" is an attractive oil painting on canvas measuring 14" x 18". It is signed and is framed in a quality gilt frame giving an overall size of 21"x 25".

Height
54cm (21.26")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Impressionist Bathers Oil Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA947328
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 impressionist oil painting depicting figures bathing beside a river under the shadow of a large canopy tree.
Fred Stead "Bathers" oil painting
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An impressionist oil painting depicting figures bathing beside a river under the shadow of a large canopy tree.
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British Impressionism emerged in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, influenced by French Impressionism. It features loose, expressive brushwork, an emphasis on capturing natural daylight, and a focus on rural landscapes, domestic scenes, and plein air subjects.

Artists during this period typically used oil pigments bound with linseed oil, applied to stretched linen or cotton canvas, or wooden panels. Canvas surfaces were prepared with a gesso primer, and finished works were often sealed with natural varnish.

Authenticity is indicated by age-appropriate signs of age, such as natural surface craquelure, gentle darkening of historic varnish, and consistent patina on the reverse of the canvas or stretcher bars. A clear artist signature, period frame, and documented provenance also support identification.

A classic oil landscape pairs well with traditional timber furniture, neutral wall tones, or dark accent walls in period properties. Complementary picture lighting installed above the frame highlights the rich colour palette and textured impasto without causing glare.

Dust the surface lightly with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding cloth or moisture which can damage delicate paint layers. Display the painting away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and high humidity, and consult a professional conservator for varnish removal or structural repairs.
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