George Muris (b.1914)
Mediterranean fishing village

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Oil on board. Signed and bearing original Mawson, Swan and Morgan gallery label verso dated 24.1.1951, probably the original date of sale, and a price of 14 guineas, a not inconsiderable sum at that time. Painted in his usual heavy impasto style, reflecting the influence of an earlier mentor, Doyly John.

Mawson, Swan and Morgan gallery was the premier art dealers in Newcastle and are known to have represented Muris and many other fine Northern artists in their years in the city. Board size 38cm x 51cm.

The painting will be framed with a quality frame on purchase.

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ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

George Muris (b.1914)

George Muris was born in Newcastle and was heavily influenced by D'Oyly John and was tutored by him when he was living in South Africa. His Art became very popular on his return to Newcastle. Many of his works have been reproduced in print. His work was exhibited at the Laing Art Gallery, Artists of the Northern Counties exhibition in 1955. He is included in The Artists of Northumbria by Marshall Hall.