Traction Engine | Fred Yates Oil Painting

An intriguing Fred Yates oil painting in his early 1970’s style. Good impasto, but not exceptionally heavy, the painting is well looked after, showing a traction engine with registration plate. Quick research shows that this engine may still exist around the Hay on Wye area. In the original frame, unrestored and in good clean condition.

An original signed Fred Yates painting showing his draughtsman’s skills in oils with an unusual and interesting perspective looking up through the engines canopy.

Fred Yates, the renowned artist from Urmston, Manchester, enlivened the British art scene with his unique approach to impasto painting. With bold brushstrokes and applying thick layers of paint with his fingers, Yates created textured masterpieces that exude energy and emotion.

Throughout his life, his works, often signed ‘Fred Yates’ in a scratched or messy fashion, showcase his mastery of colour and contrast, inviting viewers into his world of vibrant colours and dynamic compositions. Explore the captivating artistry of Fred Yates and discover the beauty of this British impasto painter.

Reference Number: 054FY