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Harold Dearden Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

British, 1888-1962

Harold Dearden was an oil and watercolor painter and a draughtsman in ink. From 1905, he studied under H. Barrett Carpenter at Rochdale School of Art, followed by a period of five years during which he studied under Gerald Moira at the Royal College of Art. In 1920, Dearden became the head of Swindon Art College, a position he held for 30 years.  For a time he also held the presidency of Swindon Artists' Society. His work has been exhibited in London and other provincial galleries. It was also held at the Swindon Museum and Art Gallery, where he lived. He passed away in 1962.

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Artist: Harold Dearden
Set of 4 watercolours, mid 20th Century British by Harold Dearden, farm helpers
By Harold Dearden
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Harold Dearden (British, 1888 – 1962) Farm helpers sorting a farm crop Set of four watercolours 16.3/4 x 17.1/8in.
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20th Century Academic Harold Dearden Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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