Vintage Oil Painting “Shepherd Boy Playing a Flute” Signed Pat Linnell | c.1937–40

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A beautiful vintage oil painting on canvas depicting the classic pastoral scene “Shepherd Boy Playing a Flute”, signed Pat Linnell. This charming composition shows a young shepherd boy playing his flute to a flock of sheep within a peaceful rural landscape—capturing the timeless beauty of the English countryside.

The work is strongly influenced by the style of John Linnell, a renowned 19th-century British artist celebrated for his pastoral scenes and animal studies. While “Pat Linnell” is not widely documented, the painting closely follows the Linnell tradition, suggesting a later 20th-century artist working within or inspired by this well-known artistic circle.

The reverse of the canvas bears a Winsor & Newton colourman stamp (1013), dating the piece to approximately 1937–1940, adding further authenticity and historical context.

Presented in an ornate gold-coloured frame with a lovely aged patina, this piece has a classic antique aesthetic, perfect for traditional or cottage-style interiors.

The Signature: The name "Pat Linnell" may belong to a later 20th-century artist or a family member working in the tradition of the more famous Linnell school.

Details:

Artist: Signed Pat Linnell
After / Style of: John Linnell
Subject: Shepherd boy playing a flute with sheep in a rural landscape
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: Circa 1937–1940 (based on Winsor & Newton canvas stamp)
Frame: Ornate gold-coloured frame with age-related patina

Size (frame): 49 x 39 cm
Visible artwork: 41 x 31 cm

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Condition:

Good vintage condition. The painting shows light age-related wear consistent with its period. The frame has minor wear and patina, adding to its antique character. Please see photos for full condition details.

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