John Bates Noel

A beautiful original landscape by acclaimed British painter John Bates Noel, depicting a shepherd gently driving his flock of sheep along a peaceful country lane near Madresfield, Worcestershire. Richly painted with delicate brushwork and warm natural tones, the composition perfectly captures the tranquillity of the English countryside beneath a bright summer sky.

The reverse retains an exhibition label from The Lower Nupend Gallery, identifying the work as:

No. 21 – May 1970 Exhibition

“Worcestershire Lane” by J. B. Noel

This surviving exhibition label provides valuable provenance and confirms that the painting was exhibited during the artist’s posthumous gallery exhibition.

John Bates Noel specialised in atmospheric Worcestershire landscapes, combining finely observed rural scenery with everyday agricultural life. His works are highly regarded for their natural light, harmonious compositions, and charming depictions of the English countryside.

Presented in its original gilt frame and ready to hang.

Measurements

Overall (framed)

* 43 × 33 cm

* 16.9 × 13.0 inches

Visible artwork

* 34.5 × 24 cm

* 13.6 × 9.4 inches

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Condition

The painting is in very good vintage condition with a stable paint surface and vibrant original colours. It retains the original exhibition label to the reverse from The Lower Nupend Gallery, adding to its provenance. The gilt frame shows age-related wear, including minor scuffs and small losses consistent with age and use. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

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About the Artist

John Bates Noel (1870–1927) was a respected British landscape painter renowned for his evocative depictions of Worcestershire and the surrounding countryside. His paintings celebrate traditional rural England, featuring shepherds, livestock, winding lanes and mature woodland rendered with exceptional sensitivity to light and atmosphere. Original signed examples with documented exhibition history are increasingly sought after by collectors of British landscape art.