Code: 11571
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Joseph Appleyard was a painter and draughtsman with a passion for sporting, animal and landscape subjects. Appleyard (1908-1960) studied at Leeds College of Art from 1925 to 1932. Based in Far Headingley, Leeds, he exhibited widely across Yorkshire and held several solo exhibitions in his hometown. His work was often reproduced in regional newspapers and magazines, earning him a strong reputation particularly for his depictions of horses. Deeply involved in the local art community, he also served as honorary secretary of the Yorkshire Group of Artists. His work is held in the collections of the art galleries in Newcastle upon Tyne and Wakefield.
"Burnsall Church, Wharfedale" is an oil on board measuring 15" x 24". It is signed lower left and is framed in a simple oak frame giving an overall size of 18" x 26". There is a nice old label on the back for the Cartwight Hall Jubilee Exhibition.
