Berrisford Hill (b.1930) - 1982 Watercolour Ptarmigan Amongst the Rocks

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Description

A delightful watercolour scene depicting four Ptarmigan, a plump type of game bird, sat in highland rocks. Signed to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame. On paper.

Condition

The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. There is light foxing.

Size

26 x 35cm (10.2" x 13.8")
Framed Size: 43 x 53cm (16.9" x 20.9")

Artist Biography

Although brought up in Warwickshire, Berrisford Hill spent his school holidays on his uncle’s farm in Leicestershire, learning about nature and the countryside.

He studied for five years at Winchester and Southampton University, obtaining a degree in art. Berrisford taught art and painting for twenty years, exhibiting work in his spare time. In later life decided to become a full time artist.

Berrisford Hill’s first exhibition as a professional painter was at the CLA Game Fair at Stowe. It was here that he showcased his particular interest in game birds and became better known for his wildlife paintings.

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SKU sb064
Artist Berrisford Hill (b.1930)
Date 1982
Dimensions 26 x 35cm
Medium Watercolour
Style Realism
Subject Landscape
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