Harold Riley
A Clock Tower in Salford, Spring
Oil on canvas
30 x 22 ins (76.20 x 55.88 cms)
P.O.A.
Harold Riley b 1934
Born in Salford in 1934, Harold Riley sold his first painting to the City Art Gallery when he was 11. At 17, he won a scholarship to the Slade and went on to study in Florence and Spain before returning to Salford, where he has lived ever since. He has been awarded honorary doctorates by the universities of Salford, Manchester, London and Florence.
His deep affection for his home town cemented a friendship with L S Lowry which began when Riley was a student. Together they worked on a project to record the area and its people, a project which Riley continued until the end of the twentieth century.
Alongside this portrayal of ordinary working lives, Riley developed his reputation as a portraitist of the rich and famous. He has painted popes, American presidents and royalty. His sporting works, particularly golf and football, are also very sought after.
His deep affection for his home town cemented a friendship with L S Lowry which began when Riley was a student. Together they worked on a project to record the area and its people, a project which Riley continued until the end of the twentieth century.
Alongside this portrayal of ordinary working lives, Riley developed his reputation as a portraitist of the rich and famous. He has painted popes, American presidents and royalty. His sporting works, particularly golf and football, are also very sought after.
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Harold Riley
Alleyway Salford
Oil on Board
8½ x 5¾ ins (21.59 x 14.61 cms)
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Harold Riley
Back Alley, Brindle Heath, Salford
Oil on Board
27 x 18.75 ins (68.58 x 47.63 cms)
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Harold Riley
Dog with Earphones
Pen and Ink
3½ x 2 ins (8.89 x 5.08 cms)
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Harold Riley
Kara Street, Salford
Charcoal Drawing
10½ x 7¼ ins (26.67 x 18.42 cms)
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Harold Riley
Salford Back Alley
Oil on Board
13¾ x 9¾ ins (34.92 x 24.77 cms)
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Harold Riley
Salford Docks
Mixed Media on Paper
3¾ x 5½ ins (9.53 x 13.97 cms)
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Harold Riley
The Apple Bobbers
Oil on Board
9½ x 7 ins (24.13 x 17.78 cms)
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Harold Riley
The Balloon Seller
Oil on Board
9½ x 5¾ ins (24.13 x 14.61 cms)
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Harold Riley
The Knife Grinder
Oil on Board
11½ x 14¾ ins (29.21 x 37.47 cms)
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Harold Riley
The Steps
Oil on Board
8¾ x 6½ ins (22.23 x 16.51 cms)
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