Original Oil Painting
John Goodlad - Oil on Canvas
“Working at the Mills”
A classic Northern mill scene with strong Lowry influence, full of movement and character
Key Details
Artist: John Goodlad
Title: “Working at the Mills”
Medium: Oil on canvas
Support: Canvas
Signature: Signed (J. Goodlad)
Dimensions: Image: 40 × 30 cm (15.7 × 11.8 in) •
Framed: 48 × 38 cm (18.9 × 15.0 in)
Condition: Very good condition; clean wooden frame, ready to hang
Provenance: Private UK collection; COA affixed to reverse
Description
Titled
Working at the Mills, this original oil painting by Manchester artist John Goodlad captures the rhythm and energy of daily life in an industrial Northern town. Workers move between towering red-brick mills while children play in the streets and chimneys send smoke into a pale urban sky. Painted with characterful brushwork and a clear nod to the legacy of L. S. Lowry, the scene feels both lively and authentic.
A vibrant and charming work, rich in movement and atmosphere, it is an ideal piece for collectors of Northern art or anyone seeking a nostalgic yet distinctive interior statement.
About the Artist
John Goodlad is a self-taught Manchester artist who returned to painting later in life after a career in the building trade. Leaving school with only a pass in Art, he rekindled his passion in his 50s through formal fine art study, developing a distinctive Northern realist style.
Strongly influenced by L. S. Lowry, Goodlad’s work captures the look, feel, and spirit of working-class life in the North. His paintings are held in private collections across the UK and are admired for their honesty, charm, and nostalgic power.
Estimated Date
Late 20th to early 21st century
Provenance & Notes
From a private UK collection. Certificate of Authenticity affixed to the reverse of the canvas.
