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ANTIQUE #SA1221822

Harry Epworth Allen 1921 Signed Original Early 20th Century Antique Gouache Watercolour Portrait Painting, Study Of A Lady

£135    $182    €159
Type of artwork: Original Gouache Painting
 
Surface: Paper
 
Artist and signature: Signed by Harry Epworth Allen (1894-1958)
 
Biography
 
Born in Sheffield in 1894, Allen showed remarkable artistic talent from a very young age. He worked as a clerk in the steel works before enrolling in Sheffield Technical School of Art in 1912. After the outbreak of WW1, Allen enlisted with the Royal Garrison Artillery of the Regular Army and in June 1916 was posted to the British Expeditionary Force in France. There he worked as assistant to the observation officer, sketching enemy equipment and locations in the field. In August 1916, he was moved to the front line. He was badly wounded by an exploding shell and was discharged from service. In 1917, he was awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry. On his return to England, Allen continued to pursue his artistic career. He was a member of a number of artistic societies in Sheffield and exhibited regularly at The Royal Academy. He wa...
Antique ID: SA1221822
Item: Harry Epworth Allen 1921 Signed Original Early 20th Century Antique Gouache Watercolour Portrait Painting, Study Of A Lady - (reference SA1221822)
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1920
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