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John Gilbey Bowles Signed 1960 Original Oil Painting on Board British Farm Wheat Field Harvest Landscape
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John Gilbey Bowles Signed 1960 Original Oil Painting on Board British Farm Wheat Field Harvest Landscape

1940 - 1960
Sold 23 October 2025 · Strickland & Russell
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Description

Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting – Ploughed Fields

Surface: Oil on Board

Artist and Signature: Signed and dated lower right: J. Bowles ’60 - John Gilbey Bowles (1929–2011)

Rural English Landscape: A beautifully executed plein-air style landscape by British artist John Gilbey Bowles (1929–2011), showing a late-summer ploughed field in the Southern English countryside. Bowles’ confident brushwork and post-impressionist approach bring a rhythmic energy to the crop rows, while distant trees soften the background. The warm ochres and muted greens evoke the nostalgic charm of mid-20th century English farmland.

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1960

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Unframed, as shown

Condition Report: This painting is in good condition overall. It shows light surface marks and a slightly aged patina consistent with its 1960 date. Please inspect the detailed photographs and feel free to request additional close-ups. Offered unframed as shown.

Size of painting (unframed): Approx. 61 cm x 91 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this British Landscape Oil Painting to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162841
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Description
Type of artwork: Original Oil Painting – Ploughed Fields

Surface: Oil on Board

Artist and Signature: Signed and dated lower right: J. Bowles ’60 - John Gilbey Bowles (1929–2011)

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Rural English Landscape: A beautifully executed plein-air style landscape by British artist John Gilbey Bowles (1929–2011), showing a late-summer ploughed field in the Southern English countryside.
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Bowles’ confident brushwork and post-impressionist approach bring a rhythmic energy to the crop rows, while distant trees soften the background. The warm ochres and muted greens evoke the nostalgic charm of mid-20th century English farmland.

fig 1. An oil painting on board depicting a British harvest landscape with a harvested wheat field, distant trees, and an overcast sky.
fig 1. John Gilbey Bowles Signed 1960 Original Oil Painting on Board British Farm Wheat Field Harvest Landscape

Approximate age of artwork: Dated 1960

Is the artwork Framed or Mounted: Unframed, as shown

Condition Report: This painting is in good condition overall. It shows light surface marks and a slightly aged patina consistent with its 1960 date. Please inspect the detailed photographs and feel free to request additional close-ups. Offered unframed as shown.

Size of painting (unframed): Approx. 61 cm x 91 cm

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this British Landscape Oil Painting to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162841
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Archive I An oil painting on board depicting a British harvest landscape with a harvested wheat field, distant trees, and an overcast sky. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

John Gilbey Bowles Signed 1960 Original Oil Painting on Board British Farm Wheat Field Harvest Landscape

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An oil painting on board depicting a British harvest landscape with a harvested wheat field, distant trees, and an overcast sky.
John Gilbey Bowles Signed 1960 Original Oil Painting on Board British Farm Wheat Field Harvest Landscape
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An oil painting on board depicting a British harvest landscape with a harvested wheat field, distant trees, and an overcast sky.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOriginal Painting
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century British
  • MaterialOil paint on board
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsTextured brushstrokes, Agricultural landscape, Artist signature, Natural palette
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

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Mid-century British landscape painting often captures rural scenes, agricultural fields, and coastal views using expressive brushwork, reflecting a deep connection to the British countryside during the post-war era.

These works generally utilise artist-grade oil paints applied to a rigid support such as hardboard, wooden panel, or primed cardboard, often sealed with a protective varnish layer.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the artist signature, pigment aging, canvas or board composition, stretcher or backing marks, and stylistic consistency with the documented period.

Pair the artwork with neutral wall tones and minimalist frames to let the textured brushwork stand out, or integrate it into a gallery wall alongside other traditional pieces.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and avoid hanging near heat sources to prevent warping or paint cracking.
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