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William Greaves "Wharfedale Pastures" Oil on Canvas
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William Greaves "Wharfedale Pastures" Oil on Canvas

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 October 2025 · McTague of Harrogate
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William Greaves (1852-1938) was born in Leeds and studied at Sheffield College of Art. He travelled and exhibited widely at galleries including the Royal Academy, Royal Cambrian Academy, Manchester and Liverpool. He worked mostly in oils and his subjects include landscapes in and around Wharfedale in Yorkshire and Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

The present painting "Wharfedale Pastures", Yorkshire, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 16"x 24". A very good example of his work, it is signed lower right and is in the original gilt swept frame giving an overall size of 25"x 32".

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
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McTague of Harrogate has dated this Oil on Canvas Painting to the 1910s.

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SA1131253
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William Greaves (1852-1938) was born in Leeds and studied at Sheffield College of Art.
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He travelled and exhibited widely at galleries including the Royal Academy, Royal Cambrian Academy, Manchester and Liverpool.
McTague of Harrogate

He worked mostly in oils and his subjects include landscapes in and around Wharfedale in Yorkshire and Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

fig 1. An oil painting on canvas depicting a rural river landscape with cattle grazing near the water under a cloudy blue sky.
fig 1. William Greaves "Wharfedale Pastures" Oil on Canvas

The present painting "Wharfedale Pastures", Yorkshire, is an oil painting on canvas measuring 16"x 24". A very good example of his work, it is signed lower right and is in the original gilt swept frame giving an overall size of 25"x 32".

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
82cm (32.28")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Oil on Canvas Painting to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1131253
McTague of Harrogate
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 An oil painting on canvas depicting a rural river landscape with cattle grazing near the water under a cloudy blue sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William Greaves "Wharfedale Pastures" Oil on Canvas

Archive II An oil painting on canvas depicting a rural river landscape with cattle grazing near the water under a cloudy blue sky. View II
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An oil painting on canvas depicting a rural river landscape with cattle grazing near the water under a cloudy blue sky.
William Greaves "Wharfedale Pastures" oil on canvas
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An oil painting on canvas depicting a rural river landscape with cattle grazing near the water under a cloudy blue sky.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOil paint, Canvas, Wood stretcher
  • ColourBlue and Green
  • MotifsTextured brushwork, Pastoral scene, River landscape, Cattle motif
  • SizeH 63 cm (25 in) x W 82 cm (32 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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These works typically focus on rural scenery, rivers, and livestock, capturing natural light and atmospheric conditions with textured brushwork.

Artists traditionally utilised linen or cotton canvases primed with gesso, stretched over wooden frames, and painted using ground pigment mixed with linseed or walnut oils.

Authenticity is assessed by examining canvas age, craquelure patterns, stretcher frame construction, pigment oxidation, and the presence of artist signatures or historical exhibition labels.

Hanging such a piece against a neutral wall or pairing it with classic architectural moulding creates a sophisticated focal point that bridges traditional and modern aesthetics.

To protect the canvas and pigments, keep the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity, and avoid using chemical cleaners on the painted surface.
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