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Oil painting Joseph Paul Pettitt & George Young "Mussel Gatherers on the South Coast" matte
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San Pietro al Tanagro, ItalyOn Whoppah since March 2024 • 7 sales
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Joseph Paul Pettitt & George Young, "The Mussel Gatherers on the South Coast," England, 19th century, with attribution mark and signature
Oil painting on canvas, 19th-century English landscape. Subject: mussel gatherers on the south coast.
Authors: Joseph Paul Pettitt & George Young, England, mid-19th century. No known collaborations between the two artists.
The painting is signed as shown in the photo and has an attribution mark and a catalog number with the authors and subject on the back.
Completely original and in excellent condition, including the original frame.
Dimensions: 105 cm wide by 77 cm high by 11 cm deep.
Joseph Paul Pettitt (1812–1882) was a 19th-century British landscape painter, known for his detailed oil and watercolor depictions of landscapes in England and Wales.
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Biography: Born in 1812 in Birmingham, England, Pettitt exhibited extensively throughout his career at prestigious institutions, including the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists.
Artistic Style: His landscapes often featured monumental settings and rustic, picturesque scenes. He often painted specific locations, such as North Wales, Windsor Castle, and the Lake District. His works sometimes included small, elegantly dressed figures to add a sense of scale and vibrancy.
Legacy: Pettitt's works are held in numerous public and private collections, including the York Art Gallery, The Higgins Bedford, the Government Art Collection, and the National Trust. His paintings have been sold at auction several times, with a record price set in 1998.
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ConditionExcellentColorsRed, WhiteMaterialOtherNumber of items1OrientationLandscapeArt sizeLargeHeight77 cmWidth105 cm
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San Pietro al Tanagro, ItalyOn Whoppah since March 2024 • 7 sales