By William Mellor
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
William Mellor
British, (1851-1931)
On the Wharfe, Bolton Woods
Oil on canvas, signed & further inscribed verso
Image size: 15.5 inches x 23.5 inches
Size including frame: 22.5 inches x 30.5 inches
A picturesque landscape painting of the river Wharfe near Bolton Woods by William Mellor. To the left, cattle are shown watering by the river under the shade of the trees. On the opposite bank, a flock of sheep can be seen grazing in the distance.
William Mellor was a landscape painter who was born in Barnsley, Yorkshire in 1851, the son of Joseph Mellor, an artist and Mary Mellor. Initially, he was employed as a loom turner in the weaving industry before becoming a professional artist. He would have received tuition from his father who clearly influenced his style and subject matter.
In 1876, he married Mary Elizabeth Watson...
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19th Century William Mellor Art