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John Cyril Harrison Art

English, 1898-1985

John Cyril Harrison is a British artist famous for his watercolor paintings of birds. He attended the Slade School of Fine Art, and studied anatomy from taxidermy. He is highly collectible and much appreciated for his excellence as a painter.

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Artist: John Cyril Harrison
Winter Pheasants, c. 1925-1930, Watercolor by John Cyril Harrison
By John Cyril Harrison
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John Cyril Harrison (British, 1898 - 1985) Signed: J.C. Harrison. (Lower, Right) " Winter Pheasants ", circa 1925-1930 (Titled in pencil on verso by the artist) Watercolor laid on...
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Early 20th Century John Cyril Harrison Art

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Watercolor

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