Staithes Group Art
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Farming Pictures
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John Atkinson 1863-1924
Harvesting Potatoes on the North York Moors
Watercolours, 10¼"x14¾, signed by John Atkinson.
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Ploughing and Burning Stubble on the North York Moors
Watercolours, 13"x21½", signed by John Atkinson. This is more than a wide and open view of the moors and their domination by the sky. It gives a fascinating glimpse of working life on them early last century.
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Ploughing in Springtime
Watercolours, 18"x24", signed by John Atkinson and inscribed, almost certainly 1918 exhibit at the Northern Counties Exhibition at the Laing Gallery, Newcastle. This picture depicts the power of the working horse and Atkinson's skill in capturing it.
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Feeding Time
Pencil drawing, 4"x3". Provenance: Atkinson's sketchbook.
One of six pencil drawings by John Atkinson priced at between £90 and £150 to be included in the exhibition.
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Staithes Group Art
:
Farming Pictures
:
John Atkinson 1863-1924