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John Arthur Lomax

British, 1857-1923

John Arthur Lomax was a painter of the historical genre with a dramatic and often humorous theme. Lomax was born in Manchester he then studied in Stuttgart and at the Munich Academy, which was a big influence on his work. The Munich painters of the 19th century were renowned for their carefully selected subjects, meticulous detail and fine brushwork quality; all of these skills were so beautifully represented in this painting. He returned to Manchester and later relocated to London. Lomax's subjects were mainly historical genres of the 17th and 18th centuries, especially of the Civil War period, often with a dramatic or sentimental theme. Lomax exhibited 33 paintings at the Royal Society of British Artists and also exhibited at the Royal Society of Artists, Birmingham, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, Manchester City Art Gallery, Royal Academy and the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.

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When I Was A Boy, Oil on Panel, Signed, Circa 1900, Framed
When I Was A Boy, Oil on Panel, Signed, Circa 1900, Framed

When I Was A Boy, Oil on Panel, Signed, Circa 1900, Framed

By John Arthur Lomax

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

John Arthur Lomax. English ( b.1857 - d.1923 ). When I Was A Boy. Oil On Panel. Signed Lower Right. Image size 9.5 inches x 11.4 inches ( 24cm x 29cm ). Frame size 17.3 inches x 1...

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19th Century genre oil painting of man preparing fishing tackle
19th Century genre oil painting of man preparing fishing tackle

19th Century genre oil painting of man preparing fishing tackle

By John Arthur Lomax

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

John Arthur Lomax British, (1857-1923) Preparing his Tackle Oil on panel, signed Image size: 11.75 inches x 9.75 inches Size including frame: 21 inches x 19 inches A fabulous genr...

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A Hearty Praise
A Hearty Praise

A Hearty Praise

By John Arthur Lomax

Located in Belgravia, London, London

Oil on panel Panel size: 11.75 x 18 inches Signed lower right

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Materials

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