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"Figure in the Village" British American Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By John Clymer
Located in New York, NY
A masterful oil painting depicting a figure in the village by British American artist John Clymer
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th century Modern British , Henley Regatta, Rowing scene on the Thames UK
By Charles Bertie Hall
Located in Woodbury, CT
Choosing a contemporary English Impressionist figure painting inspired by Philip Wilson Steer
Category

1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Translucent Boy, 20th Century British Artist, Pastel Portrait
By Peter Gardner
Located in London, GB
English Art Club.  He retired from teaching in 1979 and moved to Dorset, where he is still painting today.
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

1960 s British Original Oil Painting, Cool Red Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Beryl Darton (British circa 1960's) Period: mid 20th century/ 1960's Medium: oil painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Large 1960 s British Original Oil Painting, Female Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Beryl Darton (British circa 1960's) Period: mid 20th century/ 1960's Medium: oil painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

1960 s British Original Oil Painting, Wise Man Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Beryl Darton (British circa 1960's) Period: mid 20th century/ 1960's Medium: oil painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Stanley Spencer drawing Hilda naming butterflies , 20th Century British
By Stanley Spencer
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
his career. Sir Stanley Spencer is regarded as one of Britain’s most original 20th-century painters
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

"Day Flying Kites" British Country Side Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures
Located in New York, NY
A masterful oil painting depicting a view of the British Country Side with figures flying kites on
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Bertram Priestman British Impressionist oil painting punting scene
By Bertram Priestman
Located in Harkstead, GB
Walberswick where he remained until 1927. Priestman’s pictures are in many provincial galleries in Britain
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Thatched Cottages rural street, original British watercolour painting
By Ronald Birch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
watercolour, the traditional form of British landscape painting, captures the British landscape, villages and
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Canal scene with Houses, original British watercolour painting
By Ronald Birch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lovely original watercolour painting by the popular and much admired British painter, Ronald Birch, who
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

English Town Bridge - Signed Original British Watercolour Painting
By Ronald Birch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
original watercolour painting by the popular and much admired British painter, Ronald Birch, who was active
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Low Tide Yarmouth Harbour - Original British Watercolour Painting
By Ronald Birch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
original watercolour painting by the popular and much admired British painter, Ronald Birch, who was active
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

WareHam Sea Scene - Signed Original British Watercolour Painting
By Ronald Birch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
handling of watercolour, the traditional form of British landscape painting, captures the British landscape
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Portrait of Italian Greyhound Midfield Role - British sport art dog oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely dog portrait oil painting is attributed to an artist from the English School. It is an
Category

20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Flying South, 20th Century British Artist, Gouache Artwork
By Charles Paine
Located in London, GB
Charles Paine 1895 - 1967 Flying South Gouache, signed lower right with monogram Image size: 2 ¾ × 2 ¾ inches Acid free mount and black frame £350
Category

20th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Rural River Countryside Landscape original British watercolour painting
By Ronald Birch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
original watercolour painting by the popular and much admired British painter, Ronald Birch, who was active
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Penzance Cornwall Harbour - signed original British watercolour painting
By Ronald Birch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
KINGDOM Lovely original watercolour painting by the popular and much admired British painter, Ronald
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Arctic Stream in Forest Landscape with Lush Green by 20th Century British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Arctic Stream in Forest Landscape with Lush Greens & Blues by 20th Century British Artist, Jack
Category

1970s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Abstract British Contemporary Painting Blue White Grey shapes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Jill Jackson (British, contemporary) Title: shapes Medium: oil on board, unframed
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Farm Track in Wooded Landscape with Pink Green by 20th Century British Artist
By Wyn Appleford
Located in Preston, GB
Farm Track in Wooded Landscape with Pink & Green by 20th Century British Artist, Wyn Appleford
Category

1980s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Modern British, mid century oil painting of girl in bikini on beach
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
This magnificent oil painting by Modern British artist Roy Spencer draws inspiration from avant
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Early Twentieth Century Modern British Landscape Dinham Bridge, Ludlow Castle
Located in ludlow, GB
Early Twentieth Century Modern British Landscape Oil Painting of Dinham Bridge on the River Teme
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large British Marine Oil Painting Classic Tall Sailing Shipwreck on Rocks at Sea
By Anthony Hedges
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Shipwreck by Anthony Hedges (British marine artist, 20th century) signed oil painting on canvas
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mother and Child in a Yellow and White Dress British Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mother and Child signed initials by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil painting on thin card
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

James Brown British Impressionist oil painting, Lucien Pissarro circle
Located in Harkstead, GB
This beautiful painting is a keynote in the development of what has become known as British
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Bombed London, 20th Century British School Watercolour, War Theme
Located in London, GB
BRITISH SCHOOL 20th Century BOMBED LONDON Watercolour, unsigned Image size: 9 ½ x 14 inches
Category

20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Contemporary British Painting Orange Sky Over Purple Town Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) gouache painting on board, unframed
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache

British Impressionist Painting Misty Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) Signed original watercolour painting on board, unframed size
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

British Impressionist Painting Sleepy Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) original watercolour painting on board, unframed size: 12 x 15
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Cloudy Skies Over Golden Meadow Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) oil painting on board, unframed size: 8 x
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Blurred Clouds Through Gree Trees Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) oil painting on board, unframed size: 8.5
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary British Oil Painting Grey Clouds Over Green Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) oil painting on board, unframed size
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jurassic Cliffs Dorset Coast 1970s British Watercolour Landscape Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Jurassic Cliffs Dorset Coast 1970s British Watercolour Landscape Painting by John Steane (b
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Sun Blazed Purple Sky Landscape Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) oil painting on board, unframed
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hazy Woodland Forest Path Contemporary British Oil Painting canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) oil painting on canvas , unframed
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Blurry Bright Colourful Forest Contemporary British Oil Painting canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) oil painting on canvas , unframed
Category

20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Framed 20th Century Watercolour, Boats in a British Harbour
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour painting depicting sailing boats moored in a British harbour at low tide. Well
Category

20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

1920 s British Impressionist Watercolor Painting Young Girl Gardening Vegetables
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Young Gardener by Carolyn Smith, British early 20th century signed watercolour painting on
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Blue Stream Through The Valley Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century) dated 98' oil painting on board
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1986 British geometric oil painting by Mark Lancaster Circles
By Mark Lancaster
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Circles (1986) is a refined and contemplative oil on canvas by Mark Lancaster (British, 1938–2021
Category

20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fishermen attending Nets in Harbour British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Harbour Scene Phillip Hugh Padwick (1876 -1958) signed oil painting on board, framed framed: 16 x
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionist Antique Painting - Grand British House Through The Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century Title: British House In Hendon Medium: oil
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Three Nude Ladies Large British Modernist Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Three Nudes by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century) signed oil painting on board, unframed board
Category

20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large British Floral Flower Bouquet Still Life Oil Painting Cecil Kennedy
By Cecil Kennedy
Located in London, GB
Large British Floral Flower Bouquet Still Life Oil Painting Cecil Kennedy British, 20th Century
Category

20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Sportsmen - Early 20th Century British illustration
Located in London, GB
STEPHEN BAGHOT DE LA BERE (1877-1927) The Sportsmen Signed Watercolour and pencil Framed 36 by 30.5 cm., 14 ¼ by 12 in. (frame size 48.5 by 43 cm., 19 by 17 in.) Baghot de la Ber...
Category

1890s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Modern British Abstract Painting Still Life Flowers Fruit
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
antique shops and making patchwork quilts for Liberty. She took up painting and, in her mid-80s, gained
Category

Late 20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Original British Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting Undiscovered Artist
By Isaiah Gerard Calleja
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract oil painting, from the 1980's period. The painting is by the hitherto
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Clifford Hall Teignmouth Pier and Beach oil painting Modern British Art seaside
By Clifford Hall
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Fine Antique British Botanical Painting Satyrium Bicorne
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
upon such activities. Artist/ School: Caroline Worsley (British late 19th/ early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Fine Antique British Botanical Painting Single Daffodil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
upon such activities. Artist/ School: Caroline Worsley (British late 19th/ early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Fine Antique British Botanical Painting Orange Blossom
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
upon such activities. Artist/ School: Caroline Worsley (British late 19th/ early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

The Broads, 20th Century Original British Transport Poster
Located in London, GB
Pastel and watercolour, signed lower right Image size: 24 ½ x 19 ½ inches (62 x 49.5 cm) Art deco style hand made frame Transport posters of the past created some of the most visua...
Category

1920s Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Watercolor, Paper

The Moat at Scarborough Castle 20th Century British Gouache
Located in London, GB
Gordon Haslam Early 20th Century English School The Moat at Scarborough Castle Gouache on board
Category

20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

1965 British PopArt painting Poster Man by Jack Yates
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jack Yates (British, 1923–2012) Poster Man, 1965 Oil on canvas Signed and dated J. Yates, 1965
Category

20th Century Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Leo Hardy - Modern British Oil Painting - The Blue Barn
Located in London, GB
Gordon Henry Thomas Hardy was born in Bruges, Belgium, the son of British parents. He spent his boyhood
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"View of The Harbor" British American Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting Frame
By John Clymer
Located in New York, NY
A masterful oil painting depicting a harbor scene by British American artist John Clymer, with a
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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