John Atkinson (1863-1924) was an English animal and landscape painter in oil, tempera and watercolour. Born in Newcastle, he attended classes at the School of Art, and studied under Wilson Hepple. In 1900 he decided to become a full time professional artist after establishing a reputation from frequent exhibitions at the Bewick Club, Newcastle. He moved to Glaisdale where he remained until just before the First World War. He returned to Newcastle in 1914 where he set up a studio and practised also uninterruptedly for nearly ten years until his death, in 1924. He is buried in the Saltwell Cemetery, Gateshead. Atkinson exhibited widely throughout his career including the Royal Academy, Royal Scottish Academy, the Institute of Painters in Watercolour and at many provincial galleries and exhibitions.''The Farm Yard'' is a watercolour measuring 9''x 11''. It is signed lower right and has lovely strong unfaded colour. It is framed giving an overall size of 16''x 19''.Please note the ...