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Lester Sutcliffe "Meanwood Valley" Yorkshire Oil Painting
McTague of Harrogate
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Lester Sutcliffe "Meanwood Valley" Yorkshire Oil Painting

1900 - 1920
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Lester Sutcliffe was born in Heptonstall in 1848. He painted landscapes and coastal scenes, frequently in Whitby where he lived for many years. He exhibited with the Newlyn painters later in his career and married the flower painter Elizabeth Trevor. He also spent twelve years designing and painting stage sets in Liverpool and Birmingham. He studied painting in Italy and France and exhibited widely, in Birmingham, Manchester, London (Royal Academy, Royal College of Art, Royal Society of British Artists) and Liverpool (Walker Art Gallery). His work can be found in public collections in Leeds and Whitby, and at other galleries throughout the U.K.

"The Clearing in the Wood, Meanwood Valley" is an oil painting on canvas measuring 20" x 30". It is signed lower left and is framed giving an overall size of 29"x 39".

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique Yorkshire Landscape Painting to the 1910s.

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SA985330
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Lester Sutcliffe was born in Heptonstall in 1848. He painted landscapes and coastal scenes, frequently in Whitby where he lived for many years.
He exhibited with the Newlyn painters later in his career and married the flower painter Elizabeth Trevor.
McTague of Harrogate

He also spent twelve years designing and painting stage sets in Liverpool and Birmingham. He studied painting in Italy and France and exhibited widely, in Birmingham, Manchester, London (Royal Academy, Royal College of Art, Royal Society of British Artists) and Liverpool (Walker Art Gallery). His work can be found in public collections in Leeds and Whitby, and at other galleries throughout the U.K.

"The Clearing in the Wood, Meanwood Valley" is an oil painting on canvas measuring 20" x 30". It is signed lower left and is framed giving an overall size of 29"x 39".

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique Yorkshire Landscape Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA985330
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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Archive I An antique oil painting depicting a figure gathering wood in a dappled woodland clearing in Meanwood Valley, Yorkshire.

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An antique oil painting depicting a figure gathering wood in a dappled woodland clearing in Meanwood Valley, Yorkshire.
Lester Sutcliffe "Meanwood Valley" Yorkshire oil painting
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An antique oil painting depicting a figure gathering wood in a dappled woodland clearing in Meanwood Valley, Yorkshire.
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British landscape painting of this era emphasised naturalism, atmospheric light, and faithful depictions of rural topography and rural life, often inspired by regional British landscapes.

Artists typically painted with oil pigments bound in linseed oil, applied onto stretched linen canvas or wood panels, often finished with a protective natural resin varnish.

Authentic period paintings show natural craquelure patterns across the paint surface, age-appropriate timber oxidisation on stretchers or frames, and period artist signatures or gallery labels.

Display the painting as a focal point above a fireplace mantle or sideboard, pairing it with warm picture lighting to highlight muted tones in traditional or contemporary interiors.

Keep the canvas out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking; dust lightly using a dry, soft brush and consult a professional conservator for cleaning.
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