What subjects do these canvases show?

These works display human subjects in numerous contexts, ranging from formal individual portraits to complex narrative and genre scenes. Common themes include domestic life, children playing, historical episodes and romantic encounters in parkland settings. Artists also explored psychological portraiture, nude studies and impressionist outdoor observations. Each piece reflects the social interests and artistic conventions of its specific period.

How should I hang an oil painting?

Oil paintings on canvas require stable interior environments away from direct sunlight, high humidity and dramatic temperature fluctuations. Secure hanging relies on sturdy picture hooks rated for the weight of both the canvas and its frame. Keep pieces clear of direct heat sources such as radiators to prevent the canvas fabric from slackening and the wood or gesso frame from cracking over time.

Are all these paintings British?

While many pieces originate from British artists and schools, the selection includes significant continental European works. Painters from France, Sweden, Italy and Belgium are represented alongside domestic creators. This variety brings distinct regional traditions in palette, brushwork and academic training to the collection, reflecting broader nineteenth and twentieth-century European art movements.

How do I identify the period of a canvas?

Dating relies on stylistic clues, costume details, framing conventions and documented signatures or biographical dates of the artist. Victorian, Edwardian and mid-century works each employ distinct palettes and brush techniques. Examining the stretcher bars, canvas weave and framing materials on the reverse often provides additional physical evidence to narrow down the decade of creation.

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Fine art figurative canvas brings together oil paintings centred on the human form, spanning portraiture, genre scenes and narrative compositions.

Antique Framed Oil Painting by Thomas Kent Pelham (1831 – 1907)

19th century

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Antique Framed Oil Painting by Thomas Kent Pelham (1831 – 1907)

From Marylebone Antiques

£990

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1920 - 1940

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Antique Oil Painting by A. Mcdonald

From Marylebone Antiques

£775

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19th century

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Large Antique French Portrait of Woman

From Swag Antiques

£695

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John Sanderson Wells 1872-1955 Figurative Countryside Oil Painting

1900 - 1920

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John Sanderson Wells 1872-1955 Figurative Countryside Oil Painting

From Roger Bradbury Antiques

£875

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19th century

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Original 19th Century Oil on Canvas – C.s. Lidderdale – C. 1870

From Webberley Antiques

£880

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Country House Oil Painting After Jean-baptiste Joseph Pater (French, 1675-1736) Large

19th century

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Country House Oil Painting After Jean-baptiste Joseph Pater (French, 1675-1736) Large

From Artsonline

£1,950

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Alexander Rosell. "The Dining Table" & "Evening". Good Interior Oil Painting. A Pair.

1900 - 1920

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Alexander Rosell. "The Dining Table" & "Evening". Good Interior Oil Painting. A Pair.

From William Greenwood Fine Art

£1,150

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Genre Oil Painting of an Elderly Woman in a Cottage by Haynes King

19th century

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Genre Oil Painting of an Elderly Woman in a Cottage by Haynes King

From Benton Fine Art

£3,900

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The Lovers, Picnic by the Boating Lake, Prestigeous Provenance by French Expressionist Gabriel Dauchot Oil on Canvas

1940 - 1960

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The Lovers, Picnic by the Boating Lake, Prestigeous Provenance by French Expressionist Gabriel Dauchot Oil on Canvas

From Skippings Fine Arts

£800

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Portrait of a Young Lady - Antique Oil Painting

18th century

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Portrait of a Young Lady - Antique Oil Painting

From Rue des Fontenelles

£1,150

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Listings feature oil on canvas works spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries, incorporating Victorian social realism and French impressionism.

Genre Oil Painting of Two Women at Tea by Robert Alexander Hillingford

19th century

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Genre Oil Painting of Two Women at Tea by Robert Alexander Hillingford

From Benton Fine Art

£3,700

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Philip Naviasky "Portrait of a Young Lady" Oil Painting

1920 - 1940

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Philip Naviasky "Portrait of a Young Lady" Oil Painting

From McTague of Harrogate

£2,750

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Portrait of a Child by Bown Jones, Oil on Canvas in Oval Ebonised Frame

1920 - 1940

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Portrait of a Child by Bown Jones, Oil on Canvas in Oval Ebonised Frame

From Ritas Bazaar

£1,200

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Harry Freckleton 1890 - 1979. Milly with Minstrel. Framed Mid 20th Century British Oil Painting. Childhood Pony in the Stableyard.

1940 - 1960

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Harry Freckleton 1890 - 1979. Milly with Minstrel. Framed Mid 20th Century British Oil Painting. Childhood Pony in the Stableyard.

From Big Sky Fine Art

£4,985

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Genre Landscape Oil Painting of Two Italian Women Near a Vineyard by Karel Frans Philippeau

19th century

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Genre Landscape Oil Painting of Two Italian Women Near a Vineyard by Karel Frans Philippeau

From Benton Fine Art

£4,150

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Rowland Holyoake, Portrait of a Girl with Wildflowers - Antique Oil Painting

19th century

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Rowland Holyoake, Portrait of a Girl with Wildflowers - Antique Oil Painting

From Brave Fine Art

£3,400

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Fine Art Figurative Canvas

Antique Framed Oil Painting by Thomas Kent Pelham (1831 – 1907)

Antique Oil Painting by A. Mcdonald

Large Antique French Portrait of Woman

John Sanderson Wells 1872-1955 Figurative Countryside Oil Painting

Original 19th Century Oil on Canvas – C.s. Lidderdale – C. 1870

Country House Oil Painting After Jean-baptiste Joseph Pater (French, 1675-1736) Large

Alexander Rosell. "The Dining Table" & "Evening". Good Interior Oil Painting. A Pair.

Genre Oil Painting of an Elderly Woman in a Cottage by Haynes King

The Lovers, Picnic by the Boating Lake, Prestigeous Provenance by French Expressionist Gabriel Dauchot Oil on Canvas

Portrait of a Young Lady - Antique Oil Painting

Genre Oil Painting of Two Women at Tea by Robert Alexander Hillingford

Philip Naviasky "Portrait of a Young Lady" Oil Painting

Portrait of a Child by Bown Jones, Oil on Canvas in Oval Ebonised Frame

Harry Freckleton 1890 - 1979. Milly with Minstrel. Framed Mid 20th Century British Oil Painting. Childhood Pony in the Stableyard.

Genre Landscape Oil Painting of Two Italian Women Near a Vineyard by Karel Frans Philippeau

Rowland Holyoake, Portrait of a Girl with Wildflowers - Antique Oil Painting

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