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.

Charles Zacharie Landelle 1821 - 1908. French. I Ask You for a Caress and You Tickle Me. Framed 1860s Romantic French Oil Painting.

19th century

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Charles Zacharie Landelle 1821 - 1908. French. I Ask You for a Caress and You Tickle Me. Framed 1860s Romantic French Oil Painting.

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Raymond Moritz 1891 - 1950. French. A Liberated Lady on the Cliffs, 1927. French 1920s Nude Sunbathing 1920s Oil Painting. Framed.

1900 - 1920

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Raymond Moritz 1891 - 1950. French. A Liberated Lady on the Cliffs, 1927. French 1920s Nude Sunbathing 1920s Oil Painting. Framed.

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William Arthur Breakspeare. English.1855 - 1914. A Rendezvous in the Park. Victorian Courting Romance. Framed Oil Painting.

19th century

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William Arthur Breakspeare. English.1855 - 1914. A Rendezvous in the Park. Victorian Courting Romance. Framed Oil Painting.

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Henri Vincent-anglade 1876 - 1956. La Muse. Framed 1937 French Post-impressionist Oil Painting. Female Nude.

1920 - 1940

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Henri Vincent-anglade 1876 - 1956. La Muse. Framed 1937 French Post-impressionist Oil Painting. Female Nude.

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Frans Gailliard 1861 - 1932. Le Petit Jardinier. A Belgian Master of Light and Form. Framed 1887 Luminist Oil Painting.

19th century

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Frans Gailliard 1861 - 1932. Le Petit Jardinier. A Belgian Master of Light and Form. Framed 1887 Luminist Oil Painting.

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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.

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Antoine Calbet 1860 - 1944 Follower Of. Framed Art Nouveau Period Painting. Depiction of the Greek Legend of Theseus and Ariadne.

1900 - 1920

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Antoine Calbet 1860 - 1944 Follower Of. Framed Art Nouveau Period Painting. Depiction of the Greek Legend of Theseus and Ariadne.

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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

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£800

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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

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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

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£875

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Card players, fortune tellers and sunbathing ladies share these canvases with formal sitters, proving artists preferred people who were actually doing something.

19th century

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

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£880

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19th century

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Large Antique French Portrait of Woman

From Swag Antiques

£695

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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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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

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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

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£2,750

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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

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Fine Art Figurative Canvas

Charles Zacharie Landelle 1821 - 1908. French. I Ask You for a Caress and You Tickle Me. Framed 1860s Romantic French Oil Painting.

Raymond Moritz 1891 - 1950. French. A Liberated Lady on the Cliffs, 1927. French 1920s Nude Sunbathing 1920s Oil Painting. Framed.

William Arthur Breakspeare. English.1855 - 1914. A Rendezvous in the Park. Victorian Courting Romance. Framed Oil Painting.

Henri Vincent-anglade 1876 - 1956. La Muse. Framed 1937 French Post-impressionist Oil Painting. Female Nude.

Frans Gailliard 1861 - 1932. Le Petit Jardinier. A Belgian Master of Light and Form. Framed 1887 Luminist Oil Painting.

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

Antoine Calbet 1860 - 1944 Follower Of. Framed Art Nouveau Period Painting. Depiction of the Greek Legend of Theseus and Ariadne.

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

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

John Sanderson Wells 1872-1955 Figurative Countryside Oil Painting

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

Large Antique French Portrait of Woman

Portrait of a Young Lady - Antique Oil Painting

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

Philip Naviasky "Portrait of a Young Lady" Oil Painting

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

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