Search the collection

< Back to search results

 

Albert Square, Manchester
painting

Richardson, Edward Harrison R.W.S.
Europe, United Kingdom, England
1930 (circa)

1980.323
First floor: Lowry and Valette

Oil on canvas
24.7 x 29.7 cm

More Details

Albert Square, Manchester about 1934
Edward Harrison Richardson about 1882-1952
Oil on canvas on board

Richardson was a painter of landscape and still life
who mainly exhibited in Manchester and Liverpool.
He was either a pupil or a friend of Valette:
this atmospheric scene shows their close affinity.

In 1930 he wrote:
Who can deny that he (Valette) had a great
influence on a number of Manchester artists
and almost founded a school.

Purchased 1980.323

Collections search powered by KE EMu software