Bob Mills Of Cullercoats, 1834
by Henry Perlee Parker
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Bob Mills Of Cullercoats, 1834
Artist
Henry Perlee Parker
Medium
Painting - Painting
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This portrait of a Cullercoats fisherman, Bob Mills, was sketched on the spot on July 5th 1834. Parker also sketched his father, Bob Mills, Senior, and the drawing he produced is displayed nearby. Henry Perlee Parker was well known for his pictures of sailors and smugglers, and often sketched figures for use in later paintings. However, in sketches such as this he has also tried to capture the character of the individual;
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January 18th, 2023
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