Leeds Artists

jim · Post by **jim** » Wed 15 Feb, 2012 1:40 pm

A new book "Anthony Earnshaw - The Imp Of Surrealism" has just been published. It is a fine tribute to Tony, who lived in Leeds from 1934-89, and for fifteen years taught at the Poly. He was well known on the Leeds arts scene, was the subject of a number of television programmes some years ago. A further exhibition of his work is to take place in Bradford shortly. I knew Tony personally for some years before his move to Saltburn in 1989, and he was a brilliant man and great company. Unfortunately he died in 2001, but his work can be enjoyed in this book or by googling his name.

jim · Post by **jim** » Mon 26 Mar, 2012 12:22 am

The exhibition of Tony Earnshaw's work is now open at the Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in Lister Park Bradford, and will continue until 8th July.

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Mon 26 Mar, 2012 2:35 pm

Is this him/his?

jim · Post by **jim** » Mon 26 Mar, 2012 2:51 pm

It is indeed. Lots more on the website devoted to him.

jim · Post by **jim** » Sat 30 Jun, 2012 10:42 pm

An early work (1949) of Tony Earnshaw's has been bought by the Tate Gallery, London for their permanent collection.

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Sun 01 Jul, 2012 11:46 am

Bit of a tenuous 'link' to Leeds ( he was a Bingley Artist) but Leeds Civic Trust bookshop have cards by the artist Walter C Foster.Some nice paintings of 'our coast' ie Robin Hoods Bay + Whitby.The art shop on the Otley Rd traffic lights Headingley has some of his prints.

jim · Post by **jim** » Tue 17 Jul, 2012 3:55 pm

The life and works of Leeds artist Joash Woodrow (1927-2006) are very well worth a search via Google.

jdbythesea · Post by **jdbythesea** » Tue 06 Nov, 2012 12:32 pm

I'm not sure just where he was born but Wilfred Jenkins has produced some Grimshaw - like paintings of Leeds. He was active at the end of the 19th century and some of his works are in the Leeds Art Gallery and on their website.Worth a look. JD

uncle mick · Post by **uncle mick** » Tue 06 Nov, 2012 12:48 pm

jdbythesea wrote: I'm not sure just where he was born but Wilfred Jenkins has produced some Grimshaw - like paintings of Leeds. He was active at the end of the 19th century and some of his works are in the Leeds Art Gallery and on their website.Worth a look. JD Born Stow on the Wolds Gloucestershire in 1857 but died & buried in Leeds at St Stephens, Kirkstall in 1936

Jogon · Post by **Jogon** » Tue 06 Nov, 2012 4:30 pm

jdbythesea wrote: I'm not sure just where he was born but Wilfred Jenkins has produced some Grimshaw - like paintings of Leeds. He was active at the end of the 19th century and some of his works are in the Leeds Art Gallery and on their website.Worth a look. JD There was a very good 'Beaver' cut out of the side of a washing machine as though the animal had chewed it, was that him?