Herbert F Royle (1870-1958)
West Loch Tarbert. Harris

A delightful landscape depicting West Loch on the Isle of Harris. West Loch Tarbert is a sea loch that separates the northern and southern parts of Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Royle travelled extensively in Scotland and a similar smaller example of his work is currently listed for auction at Bonhams, with an estimate of £800-£1200.

Born in Manchester in 1870, Herbert Royle’s work is characterised by impressionistic landscapes painted en plein air . His technique came from his tutor Buxton Knight. Although born in Lancashire he is regarded as a Yorkshire painter with most of his inspiration coming from the fields and environs of Bolton Abbey. He was a member of the Wharfdale Group and Yorkshire Union of Artists.

A prolific exhibitor including at the Royal Academy, Royal Scottish Academy, the Glasgow Institute and at the Royal Society of Painters in Oils.

Condition
Generally in good order. Minor abrasions to the edge of the painting caused by the frame which have been touched in. The board is slightly concave and there is some rippling of the underlying paint which is noticeable under a raking light.
Size
50cm x 60cm (64cm x 74cm framed)
20 x 24 inches (25 x 29 inches framed)