Joseph Longhurst (1874-1922) - Framed Early 20th Century Oil River Landscape

Description

This attractive oil by British artist Joseph Longhurst (1874-1922), depicts rising water levels in a quiet countryside location. The scene's river looks ready to flood with the next spell of heavy rain. To the right of the composition a small figure can be seen beneath tall trees, checking the levels. Signed to the lower left-hand corner. The painting has been elegantly presented in a mottled green frame with delicate bead course detail. Stamped to the reverse is the artist's name and studio address. On canvas on stretchers.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration caused by a light buildup of surface dirt. Inspection under UV light reveals no restoration.

Size

24.5 x 35cm (9.6" x 13.8")
Framed Size: 29 x 39.5cm (11.4" x 15.6")

Artist Biography

Joseph Longhurst (1874-1922) was a British landscape painter. He was one of the founding members of the Brighton Arts Club and exhibited at the Royal Academy between 1902 and 1922.

Longhurst was born in Brighton, the ninth of ten children of Henry Braddock Longhurst, the owner of Amber Ales Brewery. He was educated at St Aubyn House, Brighton.

He was honorary secretary of the first exhibition held by the Brighton Arts Club in 1903. His first painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1902 and he exhibited there a further six times. By 1906 he had moved to St John’s Wood Studios in Chelsea and in the years following he exhibited at The Black Frame Club, the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, the Royal Society of British Artists and the Col’drum Gallery; also, further afield, in the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and Derby Museum and Art Gallery.