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1898 - 1985. Known for: Birds in flight paintings, sketching. drawing.
John Cyril Harrison. 1898 – 1985 . As a young boy John Cyril Harrison showed an outstanding gift for drawing and his later sketch books reveal a rare talent for accurate observation and... Read full biography
John Cyril Harrison. 1898 – 1985 . As a young boy John Cyril Harrison showed an outstanding gift for drawing and his later sketch books reveal a rare talent for accurate observation and draughtsmanship. In fact Ron Digby a highly respected contemporary bird artist said that he considered Harrison... Read full biography
John Cyril Harrison. 1898 – 1985 . As a young boy John Cyril Harrison showed an outstanding gift for drawing and his later sketch books reveal a rare talent for accurate observation and draughtsmanship. In fact Ron Digby a highly respected contemporary bird artist said that he considered Harrison to be the finest draughts-man of all the British bird painters both past and present. Harrison studied at the Slade School of Art and improved his knowledge of anatomy through the practice of... Read full biography
John Cyril Harrison. 1898 – 1985 . As a young boy John Cyril Harrison showed an outstanding gift for drawing and his later sketch books reveal a rare talent for accurate observation and draughtsmanship. In fact Ron Digby a highly respected contemporary bird artist said that he considered Harrison to be the finest draughts-man of all the British bird painters both past and present. Harrison studied at the Slade School of Art and improved his knowledge of anatomy through the practice of taxidermy. After that he moved to Norfolk where he became a keen supporter of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. He was one of the most popular artists at the major sporting galleries and, in particular, The Tryon Gallery, where his exhibitions were eagerly awaited.... Read full biography
John Cyril Harrison. 1898 – 1985 . As a young boy John Cyril Harrison showed an outstanding gift for drawing and his later sketch books reveal a rare talent for accurate observation and draughtsmanship. In fact Ron Digby a highly respected contemporary bird artist said that he considered Harrison to be the finest draughts-man of all the British bird painters both past and present. Harrison studied at the Slade School of Art and improved his knowledge of anatomy through the practice of taxidermy. After that he moved to Norfolk where he became a keen supporter of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. He was one of the most popular artists at the major sporting galleries and, in particular, The Tryon Gallery, where his exhibitions were eagerly awaited. Many of his paintings were so sought after, that collectors had to place their names in a hat in order to compete f... Read full biography
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Keywords (15)
Art Method
- •Drawing, Draftsmanship, Draughtsman
- •Easel Painting
Art Media
Art Subject
- •Animals, Mammals
- •Landscape, Nature, Rural Scene
- •Waterfowl
- •Wildlife, Wild Animal
Art School
- •Slade School of Art, London, Student
Chronology
- •Early 20th Century Before 1950
- •Late 20th Century After 1950
Added Description
- •Animal Specialty