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William Greaves "The Mill Stream Near Kirkstall" Oil Painting
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William Greaves "The Mill Stream Near Kirkstall" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920
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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.

This William Greaves oil painting on board measures 14"x 10" and is signed lower right and dated (18)99. It is framed in a gilt swept frame giving an overall size of 21"x 17". On the back is a nice original label with the title and the artist's name and address in Leeds.

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 Thursdays – Saturdays.

Tel. 01423 567086 or 07885 108190

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique Landscape Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA840402
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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 antique oil painting depicting a peaceful mill stream framed by tall trees under an overcast grey sky, signed by artist William Greaves.
fig 1. William Greaves "The Mill Stream Near Kirkstall" Oil Painting

This William Greaves oil painting on board measures 14"x 10" and is signed lower right and dated (18)99. It is framed in a gilt swept frame giving an overall size of 21"x 17". On the back is a nice original label with the title and the artist's name and address in Leeds.

fig 2. An antique oil painting depicting a peaceful mill stream framed by tall trees under an overcast grey sky, signed by artist William Greaves.
fig 2. William Greaves "The Mill Stream Near Kirkstall" Oil Painting

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 Thursdays – Saturdays.

Tel. 01423 567086 or 07885 108190

Date of Manufacture

McTague of Harrogate has dated this Antique Landscape Oil Painting to the 1900s.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA840402
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 peaceful mill stream framed by tall trees under an overcast grey sky, signed by artist William Greaves.

William Greaves "The Mill Stream Near Kirkstall" Oil Painting

Archive II An antique oil painting depicting a peaceful mill stream framed by tall trees under an overcast grey sky, signed by artist William Greaves. View II
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An antique oil painting depicting a peaceful mill stream framed by tall trees under an overcast grey sky, signed by artist William Greaves.
William Greaves "The Mill Stream near Kirkstall" oil painting
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An antique oil painting depicting a peaceful mill stream framed by tall trees under an overcast grey sky, signed by artist William Greaves.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian British Impressionism
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas
  • ColourMuted Green, Grey
  • MotifsImpasto foliage, overhanging trees, reflective stream, overcast sky
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 53 cm (21 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This oil painting on board by Victorian British Impressionist artist William Greaves dates from 1900. Executed in oil paint on canvas, the composition uses a palette of muted green and grey. The artwork depicts a peaceful mill stream framed by tall trees under an overcast grey sky, showing impasto foliage, an overhanging tree, and a reflective stream, with the artist's signature visible in the lower right corner. The piece is housed in a gilt swept frame and includes an original label on the reverse bearing the title, artist's name, and address. The overall dimensions measure 53 cm wide, 42 cm high, and 5 cm deep. Suiting an English Country House design vibe, this artwork is ideal for home placement above the mantel in a living room, study, or hallway. The muted green and grey tones integrate easily into traditional interior schemes alongside antique furnishings, wooden sideboards, or period fireplaces. Hanging this painting introduces a calm pastoral atmosphere to interior spaces, complementing classic wall treatments and traditional picture lighting.

FAQs

Late 19th-century British landscape oil paintings often feature atmospheric naturalism, muted earthy palettes, and visible brushwork influenced by French Impressionism and plein air techniques.

Artists traditionally applied oil-based pigments onto stretched linen or cotton canvas held by timber stretcher bars, often sealed with protective varnish layers.

Authentic pieces display natural craquelure across the paint surface, age-appropriate darkening on the reverse of the canvas, period stretcher construction, and hand-applied signatures.

Place the artwork above a wooden sideboard or mantelpiece, using simple modern picture lights to illuminate the texture while contrasting contemporary furnishings with historical art.

Keep the canvas out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and consult a professional conservator for surface cleaning.
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