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William Greaves "Hay Time, East Keswick" Oil Painting
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William Greaves "Hay Time, East Keswick" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 July 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 is an oil painting on panel measuring 12"x 17". It is signed lower right and is dated (19)16. It is inscribed on the reverse with the title "Hay Time, East Keswick", (Yorkshire) in the artist's hand. It is in a hand made gilt frame giving an overall size of 17"x 23".

Please see our website www.mctague.co.uk for a good selection of quality oil paintings, watercolours and rare prints, or visit our retail gallery in Harrogate, Yorkshire, where we are normally open Wednesdays – Saturdays.

Tel. 01423 567086 or 07885 108190

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Oil Painting Landscape to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA607019
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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 landscape with haystacks under a cloudy sky.
fig 1. William Greaves "Hay Time, East Keswick" Oil Painting

The present painting is an oil painting on panel measuring 12"x 17". It is signed lower right and is dated (19)16. It is inscribed on the reverse with the title "Hay Time, East Keswick", (Yorkshire) in the artist's hand. It is in a hand made gilt frame giving an overall size of 17"x 23".

Please see our website www.mctague.co.uk for a good selection of quality oil paintings, watercolours and rare prints, or visit our retail gallery in Harrogate, Yorkshire, where we are normally open Wednesdays – Saturdays.

Tel. 01423 567086 or 07885 108190

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Oil Painting Landscape to the 1920s.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA607019
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 oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with haystacks under a cloudy sky.
William Greaves "Hay Time, East Keswick" oil painting
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An oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with haystacks under a cloudy sky.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCanvas, Oil Paint, Wood
  • ColourMuted Brown
  • MotifsVisible brushwork, Haystack motifs, Cloudy sky, Rural figures
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

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This style focuses on capturing light, atmospheric conditions, and fleeting moments through loose brushwork and a naturalistic colour palette.

Authentic period works typically utilise woven linen or cotton canvas stretched over wooden frames, painted with ground pigments suspended in linseed or walnut oil.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the canvas weave, the presence of craquelure in the paint layer, pigment oxidation under ultraviolet light, and the construction of the stretcher frame.

Pairing historical art with minimalist modern furniture creates a sophisticated focal point, allowing the rich textures and muted tones of the artwork to stand out.

Keep paintings away from direct sunlight and high humidity, maintain stable indoor temperatures, and clean the surface gently with a soft, dry brush without using liquid solvents.
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