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A Palmer Pork Butcher

$815.03
£595
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CA$1,116.43
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MX$15,275.99
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SEK 7,833.64
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A small oil on canvas of a street scene by Albert Harold Palmer, 1911-1985. Artist and teacher, born in Northamptonshire, who studied art part-time, then full-time at Grimsby School of Art, 1923–9; worked in a London commercial art studio, 1929–33; then attended Royal College of Art, 1933–6. In 1938 he received a Travelling Scholarship from the College, also a Gold Medal. After copying House of Commons murals for the World Trade Exhibition in New York, 1938–9, Palmer from 1939–45 served in the Camouflage Corps, then spent 1947–9 in a tuberculosis sanatorium in Switzerland. He was on the staff of Maidstone Art School, 1950–4; from 1954–62 was lecturer in painting at Gravesend Art School, then acting principal; and was head of art and craft at Gravesend Adult Education Centre, 1962–77. From 1977–85 painted full-time at his own studio gallery in central London.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.4 in (31.5 cm)Width: 16.8 in (42.68 cm)Depth: 1.2 in (3.05 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Conwy, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 164201stDibs: LU5744240384612

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