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The earliest paintings of the Leeds-born Atkinson Grimshaw are still-life studies of fruit, flowers, birds' nests and dead birds.
A Dead Linnet by John Atkinson Grimshaw, 1862 - 1863
© Leeds Art Gallery
Details
- Category:
- Still Life
- Medium:
- Oil on board Dimensions: 16 x 24 cm
- Art Fund grant:
- £1,000 ( Total: £5,000)
- Acquired in:
- 1997
- Vendor:
- Wyatt, D H
These pieces of direct observation were one way in which the young Grimshaw learned his trade. No evidence had been found that he took formal instruction from anyone.
Provenance
Parker (dealer); D H Wyatt
Venue details
Leeds Art Gallery
The Headrow, Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 3AA
0113 247 8256
www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery
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