Sold at Auction: William Mellor

British artist William Mellor, born in 1851, was known for his landscape oil paintings. The summer and fall colors in North Wales and Yorkshire were a source of inspiration for the artist. Painter William Mellor paid special attention to the intense color of the leaves, and pale blue skies and waters.

Artist William Mellor's realistic depictions of the hilly countryside across North Wales included lazy rivers and calm lakes bathed in sunshine. William Mellor landscape paintings show the artist's sharp concentration on the composition of fall foliage, and skill with creating a sense of natural light. He held few exhibitions of his artwork, and had none in London, though he often sold paintings there. Browse through timeless interpretations of destinations across the globe, and purchase a breathtaking landscape painting that inspires you.