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John Reid Murray "The Close of Day" Oil Painting
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John Reid Murray "The Close of Day" Oil Painting

1900 - 1920
Sold 7 August 2025 · McTague of Harrogate
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John Reid Murray (1861-1906) was born in Helensburgh. He studied at Glasgow before going to Antwerp Academy and exhibited with The Glasgow Boys in Europe. A landscape painter, his work is distinguished by the frequent use of heavy impasto with a fine feel for seasonal colour often with an extensive foreground and low horizon. He gained a gold medal in Munich in 1897 and is represented in The Glasgow Art Gallery. He exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy, the Royal Academy, Royal Hibernian Society, Glasgow Institute and Liverpool.

"The Close of Day" is an oil painting on canvas measuring 12"x 16". It is framed in a gilt frame giving an overall size of 19" x 23".

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA952563
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John Reid Murray (1861-1906) was born in Helensburgh. He studied at Glasgow before going to Antwerp Academy and exhibited with The Glasgow Boys in Europe.
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A landscape painter, his work is distinguished by the frequent use of heavy impasto with a fine feel for seasonal colour often with an extensive foreground and low horizon.
McTague of Harrogate

He gained a gold medal in Munich in 1897 and is represented in The Glasgow Art Gallery. He exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy, the Royal Academy, Royal Hibernian Society, Glasgow Institute and Liverpool.

"The Close of Day" is an oil painting on canvas measuring 12"x 16". It is framed in a gilt frame giving an overall size of 19" x 23".

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA952563
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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the McTague of Harrogate Profile Page

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McTague of Harrogate is a registered member of BADA 

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McTague of Harrogate

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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with a herdsman and cattle near water.
John Reid Murray "The Close of Day" oil painting
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An antique oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape with a herdsman and cattle near water.
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleImpressionist
  • MaterialOil paint, canvas, wood
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsRural figures, Livestock, Woodland trees, Water body
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 58 cm (23 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

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Pastoral landscape painting gained prominence in the 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on rural scenes, agricultural life, and natural scenery as artists sought to capture the fading connection between man, livestock, and the countryside.

These works are typically executed with oil pigments suspended in drying oils like linseed, applied onto primed linen or canvas stretched over wooden frames, often accompanied by traditional gilt or wood framing.

Authenticity is determined by examining canvas ageing, craquelure in the oil paint layer, stretcher frame construction, artist signatures, and occasionally exhibition labels or provenance documentation on the reverse.

Hang the artwork at eye level against a neutral or rich heritage-coloured wall, using traditional picture lighting to create a focal point that bridges classic art with contemporary spatial design.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, maintain stable relative humidity and temperature levels, and consult a professional conservator for periodic surface cleaning without using household solvents.
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