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Harold Harvey Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Harold Harvey our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Harold Harvey · 1874 – 1941

Fishing by a forest stream

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Mousehole Harbour

1933 · Penlee House Gallery - Museum, Penzance · original 50 x 60 cm

A picturesque view of boats and coastal life at Mousehole Harbour by Newlyn School master Harold Harvey captures the serene 1933 Cornish atmosphere, inviting you to bring this timeless maritime charm into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$22960 × 50 cm Commission at original size

James Jewill Hill Junior

1920 · Penlee House Gallery - Museum, Penzance · original 32 x 32 cm

A captivating 1920 oil painting by Harold Harvey, part of the Newlyn School, depicts a young boy in white against a vibrant red backdrop, showcasing Cornish life and capturing the essence of rural England. Discover this signed artwork and bring home a piece of art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$17132 × 32 cm Commission at original size

Blackberrying

1917 · South Shields Museum And Art Gallery, South Tyneside · original 71 x 72 cm

Harold Harvey’s "Blackberrying" (1917) captures a serene Cornish landscape with evocative impressionistic brushstrokes. Explore rural life & beauty in this oil painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$31671 × 72 cm Commission at original size

A Mother and Three Children in a Landscape

1929 · Goodenough College, London · original 35 x 29 cm

An intimate 1929 portrait by Harold Harvey captures a mother and her three children in a serene landscape, showcasing the Newlyn School's mastery of light and rural life for your private collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$17129 × 35 cm Commission at original size

The Tea Party

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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John Humphreys (1850–1937), Professor of Dentistry

1938 · University of Birmingham, Birmingham · original 76 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Same size as the original$28464 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Alderman A. K. Barnett

1914 · Penlee House Gallery - Museum, Penzance · original 107 x 87 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Same size as the original$41487 × 107 cm Commission at original size

William Harvey Julyan, JP, Alderman (1892), and Mayor (1893–1895)

1896 · Penlee House Gallery - Museum, Penzance · original 106 x 81 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Same size as the original$39381 × 106 cm Commission at original size

The Orange Girl

1905 · original 31 x 40 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Same size as the original$17740 × 31 cm Commission at original size

The Orange Girl

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Reflections

Explore 'Reflections' by Harold Harvey – a realistic oil painting of a woman before a dresser, bathed in warm light. Late 19th-century style, evocative & detailed.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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James Jewill Hill Junior

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Charles F. Barham, Md

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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The Little Farm

1929 · Towneley Hall Art Gallery - Museum, Burnley · original 61 x 56 cm

A peaceful depiction of a coastal village and livestock in the Cornish countryside defines this 1929 masterpiece by Harold Harvey, inviting you to bring the idyllic charm of the Newlyn School into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Same size as the original$24256 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Charles F. Barham

Portrait of Charles F. Barham by Harold Harvey. A realistic 19th-century oil painting featuring a contemplative gentleman & subtle details. Explore this unique artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Charles F. Barham, MD (1804–1884)

original 122 x 97 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Same size as the original$48897 × 122 cm Commission at original size

The Tea Table

1920 · original 75 x 60 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Same size as the original$27360 × 75 cm Commission at original size

Alderman A. K. Barnett

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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A Kitchen Interior

1918 · original 69 x 57 cm

Step into a vibrant Cornish kitchen! Harold Harvey's 'A Kitchen Interior' (1918) captures working-class life with realism & impressionistic charm. Explore daily routines and domesticity in this unique oil painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Same size as the original$28257 × 69 cm Commission at original size

Study of a girl with her doll

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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The Blackberry Harvest

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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William Harvey Julyan

Harold Harvey’s "William Harvey Julyan" – a dramatic 19th-century oil painting of an older man. Textured impasto, chiaroscuro & rich browns evoke mystery. Explore this unique portrait!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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William Harvey Julyan, Jp, Alderman

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Laura and Paul Jewill Hill

1915 · Penlee House Gallery - Museum, Penzance · original 48 x 43 cm

Harold Harvey’s "Laura and Paul Jewill Hill" (1915) is a realistic oil painting of children in a Victorian interior. Explore its nostalgic charm, symbolic details & traditional style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 97 artworks by Harold Harvey
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Same size as the original$22743 × 48 cm Commission at original size

The artist

Harold Harvey

1874 – 1941

Quick facts

Room fitliving room
Died1941
Copyright statusPublic domain
Topics exploredportrait, oil painting, impressionism, cornish landscape, interior
Top 3 worksFishing by a forest stream, Mousehole Harbour, James Jewill Hill Junior
Movementscontemporary realism, impressionism
Top-ranked workFishing by a forest stream
Corpus themescornish rural life, impressionist techniques, social commentary, religious undertones, newlyn school influence

Biography

The Cornish Visionary: The Life and Legacy of Harold Harvey

Born amidst the rugged, salt-sprayed landscapes of Penzance in 1874, Harold Harvey emerged as a profound voice within the Newlyn School of Art. His life was inextricably linked to the soul of Cornwall, a region where the rhythmic pulse of the Atlantic meets the enduring traditions of rural industry. Harvey’s early years were shaped by the very scenery he would later immortalize, instilling in him a lifelong devotion to capturing the authentic essence of his homeland. Under the tutelage of Norman Garstin at the Penzance School of Arts, Harvey mastered the art of meticulous observation, learning to translate the subtle shifts of light and the heavy textures of the Cornish coast onto canvas. This foundational training was further enriched by his time in Paris, where his exposure to the Académie Julian and the revolutionary techniques of the Impressionists allowed him to infuse his work with a luminous, atmospheric quality that set him apart from his contemporaries.

The evolution of Harvey’s style is a testament to his ability to blend classical precision with modern sensibility. As a prominent member of the Newlyn Society of Artists, he moved within a circle of luminaries such as Laura Knight and Ernest Procter, contributing to a collective movement dedicated to portraying the dignity of working-class life. His canvases often serve as windows into a vanishing world, where the toil of fishermen hauling nets at dawn and the quiet perseverance of farmers are treated with deep reverence. While his early inspirations were rooted in the local folklore and the haunting myths of shipwrecks and mermaids, his mature work achieved a sophisticated balance between classical realism and an emotive, almost romantic, interpretation of the landscape.

Mastery of Light and Subject Matter

Harvey’s technical prowess was most evident in his masterful handling of oil paints and watercolor washes. He possessed a rare ability to manipulate tonal range, capturing the heavy, moisture-laden air of the West Country and the brilliant, piercing sunlight that defines the summer months in Cornwall. His works are not merely static depictions; they are living atmospheres. Whether he was painting a vibrant scene such as "Boys Bathing", which celebrates the vitality of youth within a rugged landscape, or a more intimate, refined portrait like "The Favourite Necklace," his brushwork remained sensitive to the emotional weight of the subject. In pieces like "James Jewill Hill Junior," one can observe his ability to use bold color contrasts—such as a stark white figure against a deep red backdrop—to create a sense of dramatic presence and narrative depth.

Beyond the landscape, Harvey’s oeuvre explored a diverse range of themes that reflected both the local reality and broader human experiences:

Rural Life: The depiction of the daily rhythms of Cornish laborers, capturing the grit and grace of the working class.
Atmospheric Landscapes: The use of light and weather to convey the rugged, untamed beauty of the Lamorna Valley and the surrounding coastline.
Classical and Romantic Themes: A subtle infusion of mythological undertones and refined, interior scenes that showcase his command of classical composition.

Historical Significance and Artistic Enduring Spirit

The historical significance of Harold Harvey lies in his role as a bridge between the traditional realism of the late 19th century and the more expressive, light-focused approaches of the early 20th century. He did not merely document Cornwall; he interpreted its spirit for a wider audience, ensuring that the cultural identity of the Newlyn School was preserved through his evocative imagery. His ability to find beauty in the mundane—the texture of a fishing net, the light on a child's skin, or the mist rolling over a field—has allowed his work to remain timelessly relevant.

Though he passed away in 1941, leaving behind a legacy etched into the very fabric of British art history, Harvey’s influence persists. His paintings continue to resonate with collectors and art enthusiasts alike, offering a nostalgic yet powerful connection to a period of profound artistic transition. Through his eyes, we see a Cornwall that is both a physical place of toil and a mythical realm of light, making him one of the most enduring visionaries of the Cornish landscape.

Questions & Answers

Can I study Harold Harvey's use of color across all works?

The Palette Genome of Harold Harvey is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

Where can I find statistics about Harold Harvey's works?

The Stats page of Harold Harvey presents statistics computed from the artist's artworks listed on this website.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Harold Harvey?

Harold Harvey was born in Penzance in 1874.

By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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