JOHN CYRIL HARRISON : 1898 - 1985 (BEST PRICES PAID)
As a young boy John Cyril Harrison showed an outstanding gift for drawing and his later sketch books reveal a rare talent for accurate observation and draftsmanship. For many years J.C.Harrison lived and worked in Norfolk where he was a keen supporter of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. He studied at the Slade School of Art and improved his knowledge of anatomy through the practice of taxidermy. He was one of the most popular artists at the major sporting galleries and, in particular, The Tryon Gallery, where his exhibitions were eagerly awaited. Many of his paintings were so sought after, that they had to be balloted with a dozen or so collectors competing for the same pictures. J.C.Harrison had a peerless reputation for painting birds in flight, in fact it was Aylmer Tryon himself who remarked that he thought that John Cyril Harrison’s birds in flight surpassed even those of Archibald Thorburn’s. He had the ability to combine wonderful accuracy with a hint of impressionism and many collectors and commentators rate his finest work as second to none. Numerous J.C.Harrison's have been sold through the top auction houses and he has a very strong following, both in Britain and internationally. J.C Harrison has illustrated several books.
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RODGER MCPHAIL : Born - 1953
Rodger McPhail was born in West Houghton, Lancashire. He spent time at both Coventry and Liverpool Art Colleges and at aged 19 he achieved the accolade of having the first of what would be many paintings published on the front cover of the “Shooting Times”. He is a prodigious talent and is recognised by many of his peers and many collectors as currently the finest bird artist in Britain. Rodger Mcphail has a reputation for being one artist who truly understands his subjects, something that is clearly reflected in his work. He has held numerous exhibitions at The Tryon Gallery where his paintings have proved extremely popular and he has illustrated several books. His paintings are eagerly sought after both nationally and internationally and are to be found in some of the most important wildlife and bird picture collections around the world.
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GEORGE EDWARD LODGE - Born 1860 - 1954
George Edward Lodge was born at Horncastle in Lincolnshire, the son of Samuel Lodge. From an early age the young Lodge showed an interest in natural history, drawing and painting. He also learned the art of taxidermy which gave him a deep understanding of avian anatomy. Although he became greatly admired for all his depictions of birds he had a particular fondness and interest in raptors. He was a great sportsman and particularly enjoyed annual visits to Scotland and Norway where he gathered material for his paintings. There are many who prefer the unsentimental reality of Lodges' raptors and gamebirds over his celebrated and renowned friend, Archibald Thorburn.
His work has been greatly admired and collected through auction houses and galleries alike and his name enjoys an international reputation.
PHILIP RICKMAN : 1891 - 1982
Philip Rickman’s interest in birds led him to study in both Paris and London. He was greatly encouraged by George Edward Lodge but his work resembled and was far more influenced by Archibald Thorburn, particularly his trademark waterfowl and gamebirds. In 1920 Philip Rickman held his first exhibition at the Greatorex Gallery in Bond Street, London. After this his talents were recognised by ‘The Field’ and many other sporting publications. He later exhibited through Embletons and The Tryon Gallery. He illustrated and published several books and many of his pictures have passed through London’s top auction houses. Some of his pictures can also be found in museums and many important private collections.
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RICHARD ROBJENT : Born - 1937
Richard Robjent lives on the North Norfolk coast and is a keen fisherman, stalker, naturalist and artist. His work was most influenced by Philip Rickman who became his friend and tutor. Perhaps his most popular pictures are his paintings of game birds and waterfowl.Richard Robjent’s work attracts strong support in auctions and galleries alike and his work is also found in many serious collections.
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HUGH MONAHAN (1914 - 1970)
Hugh Monahan was born in Dublin and took art classes at The Slade in London after he sustained an injury during WW2.
He had a preference for painting in oils and secured his reputation with his trademark pictures of wildfowl.
Hugh Monahan became President of the Wildfowlers Association between 1953-1956, and he co-authored Wildfowlers Year 1953. He exhibited in the 1950's in Dublin at Victor Waddington Galleries, at the British brd art fair at the Belfast museum and later through The Tyron and other leading galleries.
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EDWIN PENNY (1930 -)
Edwin Penny was born in Bristol and studied at the Bath College of Art and The Royal West of England Academy. He subsequently worked as an engraver before departing for Hong Kong to study the philosophy of Far Eastern composition under a Chinese Master.
His work is renowned for fine detail and his paintings have proved to be very popular both in top auction houses and at the Frost and Reed Gallery where he has exhibited exclusively for many years. Edwin Penny has enjoyed a strong following both nationally and internationally and his work is to be found in many important collections.
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ROLAND GREEN (1890-1972)
Although Roland Green became very much a Norfolk man, he was born in Kent, the son of a taxidermist. His Father taught him how to skin, stuff and set up birds, which gave Roland a fine knowledge of anatomy and plumage. Whilst at school he showed a gift for drawing and painting birds and went on to study at the Rochester School of Art as well as the Regent Street Polytechnic.
Lord Desborough, owner of the Hickling Estate in Norfolk recognised Roland's skill and commissioned him to paint the frieze on the walls of Whiteslea Lodge, depicting the birds on the Hickling Broad.
Roland developed a natural, fluid but accurate style which gave life and movement to his subjects, a skill many bird artists don't achieve. His work became very collectable and his paintings have been eagerly contested in both galleries and auction houses alike.
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