Joseph McCulloch (1893-1961) - Graphite Drawing Site of the Building Society

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Description

A striking graphite and watercolour by the artist Joseph Ridley Ratcliffe McCulloch depicting building work in Leeds. Signed to the lower right. Inscribed to the reverse. Well presented in a gilt-effect frame. On paper.

Condition

Slight discolouration and foxing to the paper. Marks and scuffs to the frame.

Size

25 x 32cm (9.8" x 12.6")
Framed Size: 43.5 x 49cm (17.1" x 19.3")

Artist Biography

Joseph Ridley Ratcliffe McCulloch was a painter and etcher born in Leeds. He studied at Leeds College of Art and the Royal College of Art. After World War I, he went to Paris where he studied at the Academie Colarossi. He taught at Ipswich School of Art and Goldsmiths' College, and showed at the Royal Academy, New English Art Club, Leicester Galleries, Chenil Gallery, and Redfern Gallery. His work is in the collections of Aberdeen Art Gallery, Leeds Art Gallery, Wakefield Art Gallery and Huddersfield Art Gallery. Sadly, he succumbed to alcoholism and, towards the end of his life, was reported selling newspapers on street corners.

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SKU sr873
Frame Colour gold
Artist Joseph Ridley Ratcliffe McCulloch RBA (1893-1961)
Date Mid 20th Century
Dimensions 25.0 x 32.0cm
Medium Graphite
Style Sketch
Subject Architecture & Cityscapes
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