{"product_id":"life-on-the-river-ira-englefield-mid-century-british-oil-painting","title":"Life On The River – Original Mid-20th-Century British Oil on Canvas by Ira Englefield","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"72\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"96bvin\"\u003eLife On The River – Mid-Century British Oil Painting by Ira Englefield\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"162\" data-start=\"74\" data-section-id=\"ekyr7x\"\u003eLife On The River – Original Mid-20th-Century British Oil on Canvas by Ira Englefield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"581\" data-start=\"164\"\u003eAn evocative mid-century riverside scene capturing everyday life, warmth, and reflection. \u003cstrong data-end=\"328\" data-start=\"254\"\u003eLife On The River – Mid-Century British Oil Painting by Ira Englefield\u003c\/strong\u003e is an original oil on canvas that brings colour, movement and gentle nostalgia into any interior. Rich in atmosphere and observation, it offers a timeless glimpse into rural British life through confident brushwork and beautifully balanced composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"598\" data-start=\"583\" data-section-id=\"1ma7m6t\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"600\" data-section-id=\"4pbmtv\"\u003eOriginal mid-20th-century British oil painting on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"659\" data-section-id=\"1fce1sw\"\u003ePainted by British artist Ira Englefield (born 1912)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"714\" data-section-id=\"1hd1767\"\u003eDepicts a picturesque riverside village bustling with everyday life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"874\" data-start=\"784\" data-section-id=\"jxofkg\"\u003eWhite cottages, moored boats, flowering gardens and mature trees reflected in calm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"934\" data-start=\"875\" data-section-id=\"pbmpat\"\u003eRich impasto texture and confident hand-painted brushwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1006\" data-start=\"935\" data-section-id=\"61pmr4\"\u003eHarmonious mid-century colour palette with excellent depth and warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"1007\" data-section-id=\"19ees50\"\u003eReflective composition creating balance, movement and visual interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"1079\" data-section-id=\"1uifiq5\"\u003eAuthentic age-related patina consistent with an original vintage oil painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1160\" data-section-id=\"n4f84w\"\u003eFull Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1609\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003eLife On The River\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully observed original mid-century British oil painting on canvas by Ira Englefield, capturing the quiet rhythm of riverside life with warmth, colour and remarkable attention to detail. The composition leads the eye from figures gathered beside the water's edge, past moored boats and stone steps, towards a charming row of whitewashed cottages surrounded by mature trees and flowering gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1990\" data-start=\"1611\"\u003eOne of the painting's most engaging qualities is its masterful use of reflection. The cottages, trees and figures are mirrored across the gently rippling water, creating a natural sense of balance while enhancing the peaceful atmosphere. Layered brushwork and textured oil paint give the landscape depth and vitality, allowing light and colour to shift subtly across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2398\" data-start=\"1992\"\u003eAlthough relatively little is documented about Ira Englefield, this original oil on canvas demonstrates a confident understanding of composition, colour and the enduring appeal of the British landscape tradition. The subject is both familiar and timeless, celebrating everyday rural life rather than grand scenery, making the painting equally suited to traditional country homes and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2791\" data-start=\"2400\"\u003eIts generous proportions, rich surface texture and harmonious palette allow the artwork to sit comfortably as a focal point above a sideboard, fireplace or console table, while also complementing eclectic and collected interiors. As an original mid-century British oil painting, it offers both decorative appeal and genuine period character that cannot be replicated by modern reproductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2806\" data-start=\"2793\" data-section-id=\"7q4hfq\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2823\" data-start=\"2808\"\u003eHeight: 42.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2837\" data-start=\"2825\"\u003eWidth: 53 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2850\" data-start=\"2839\"\u003eDepth: 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2864\" data-start=\"2852\" data-section-id=\"10kmwe5\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2955\" data-start=\"2866\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2877\" data-start=\"2866\" data-section-id=\"1gqvmg0\"\u003eOil paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2886\" data-start=\"2878\" data-section-id=\"1uxxvpc\"\u003eCanvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2923\" data-start=\"2887\" data-section-id=\"so1wki\"\u003eTraditional hand-painted technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2955\" data-start=\"2924\" data-section-id=\"17stycz\"\u003eStretched canvas construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2969\" data-start=\"2957\" data-section-id=\"hrykuu\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3378\" data-start=\"2971\"\u003eAs with all vintage artworks, this painting has lived a life before reaching us. There are visible signs of natural ageing, including gentle surface wear, light fading and minor marks consistent with age and careful use. These characteristics contribute to its authenticity and overall character. The painting remains in good condition, entirely commensurate with an original mid-20th-century oil on canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3398\" data-start=\"3380\" data-section-id=\"vl9257\"\u003eOrigin \/ Period\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3407\" data-start=\"3400\"\u003eBritish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3425\" data-start=\"3409\"\u003eMid-20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3449\" data-start=\"3427\" data-section-id=\"qkxodk\"\u003eStyling Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3824\" data-start=\"3451\"\u003eThis original British oil painting works particularly well in living rooms, hallways, studies or dining rooms where its rich colours and reflective composition can be appreciated in natural light. It pairs beautifully with antique oak, painted furniture, walnut, country house interiors and contemporary neutral schemes, adding warmth, depth and a sense of quiet narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3824\" data-start=\"3451\"\u003eExplore our wider collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/collections\/antique-art\"\u003eoriginal landscape\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/collections\/antique-art\"\u003eantique artworks\u003c\/a\u003e to discover more authentic paintings chosen for their character, craftsmanship and lasting decorative appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3832\" data-start=\"3826\" data-section-id=\"1hryhf7\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3867\" data-start=\"3834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3867\" data-start=\"3834\"\u003eIs this an original painting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3974\" data-start=\"3869\"\u003eYes. This is an original hand-painted oil on canvas by Ira Englefield and is not a print or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4003\" data-start=\"3976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4003\" data-start=\"3976\"\u003eIs the painting framed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4157\" data-start=\"4005\"\u003eThe painting is presented as found. If supplied with a frame, the frame is considered complementary to the artwork and is not guaranteed to be original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4186\" data-start=\"4159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"4186\" data-start=\"4159\"\u003eIs it ready to display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4339\" data-start=\"4188\"\u003eYes. The painting displays beautifully, with age-related wear appropriate to its period adding authenticity rather than detracting from its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"4357\" data-start=\"4341\" data-section-id=\"1xn5imh\"\u003eUnique Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4740\" data-start=\"4359\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4420\" data-start=\"4359\" data-section-id=\"1k0rm7\"\u003eOriginal mid-century British oil painting by Ira Englefield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4483\" data-start=\"4421\" data-section-id=\"e9d5m2\"\u003eCharming riverside landscape celebrating everyday rural life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4545\" data-start=\"4484\" data-section-id=\"19nidn9\"\u003eBeautiful reflective composition creating depth and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4598\" data-start=\"4546\" data-section-id=\"dzlphx\"\u003eRichly textured oil paint with confident brushwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4661\" data-start=\"4599\" data-section-id=\"s6koui\"\u003eOne-of-a-kind original artwork with authentic age and patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4740\" data-start=\"4662\" data-section-id=\"18g195j\"\u003eDecorative and collectable example of British mid-century landscape painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Campbell Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44368957636864,"sku":"1001831","price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0476\/1459\/1133\/files\/DSCF6326.jpg?v=1782572138","url":"https:\/\/campbellvintage.co.uk\/products\/life-on-the-river-ira-englefield-mid-century-british-oil-painting","provider":"Campbell Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}