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William Greaves "Nun Monkton Church Near York" Watercolour
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William Greaves "Nun Monkton Church Near York" Watercolour

1920 - 1940
Sold 20 June 2025 · McTague of Harrogate
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Description

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 "Nun Monkton Church, near York" is a watercolour measuring 10"x 15". It is signed lower right and is dated 1930. The painting measures 10"x 15" and is mounted and framed giving an overall size of 19"x 24".

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 William Greaves Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA837030
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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. The present painting "Nun Monkton Church, near York" is a watercolour measuring 10"x 15". It is signed lower right and is dated 1930. The painting measures 10"x 15" and is mounted and framed giving an overall size of 19"x 24".

fig 1. An antique framed watercolour painting depicting a village path leading towards a church, framed by mature trees.
fig 1. William Greaves "Nun Monkton Church Near York" Watercolour

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 William Greaves Watercolour Painting to the 1930s.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA837030
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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McTague of Harrogate is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I An antique framed watercolour painting depicting a village path leading towards a church, framed by mature trees. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

William Greaves "Nun Monkton Church Near York" Watercolour

Archive II An antique framed watercolour painting depicting a village path leading towards a church, framed by mature trees. View II
Archive III An antique framed watercolour painting depicting a village path leading towards a church, framed by mature trees. View III
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McTague of Harrogate

McTague of Harrogate
Telephone 07885 108190
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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An antique framed watercolour painting depicting a village path leading towards a church, framed by mature trees.
William Greaves "Nun Monkton Church near York" watercolour
Ref: SA837030
An antique framed watercolour painting depicting a village path leading towards a church, framed by mature trees.
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  • ObjectWatercolour Painting
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • Material[Paper, Watercolour pigment, Wood]
  • ColourGreen and Brown
  • MotifsArchitectural landmark, Mature trees, Village pathway
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

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British watercolour painting developed into a distinct national tradition during the 18th and 19th centuries, prized for its luminosity and ability to capture changing light and atmospheric conditions in landscape and architectural subjects.

Traditional watercolours were created using finely ground pigments bound with water-soluble gum arabic, applied with sable or hog-hair brushes onto handmade rag paper or watercolour boards.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper stock for period watermarks, inspecting the pigments under magnification for age-related oxidisation, verifying signature styles, and checking for period framing and mounting techniques.

Antique watercolours look particularly striking when paired with simple, understated frames that complement the period without overpowering the delicate medium, and hung in areas protected from direct sunlight.

Watercolours must be displayed away from direct ultraviolet light and high humidity to prevent fading and paper degradation, ideally framed using acid-free archival mats and UV-filtering glass.
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