Joseph Paul Pettitt & George Young "The Mussel Gatherers on the South Coast" England, 19th century, with attribution mark and signature Oil painting on canvas, 19th century English landscape painting. Subject, the mussel pickers of the south coast. Authors Joseph Paul Pettitt & George Young, England mid-nineteenth century. There are no known collaborations between the two artists. The painting is signed as pictured and on the back has an attribution mark and cataloging with the authors and subject. Completely original and in excellent condition, original frame as well. Dimensions: 105 cm wide by 77 cm high by 11 cm deep. Joseph Paul Pettitt (1812-1882) was a 19th-century British landscape painter known for his detailed oil and watercolor depictions of landscapes in England and Wales. Key Details Biography: Born in 1812 in Birmingham, England, Pettitt exhibited widely during his career in prestigious institutions, including the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of British Artists. Artistic style: His landscapes often featured monumental scenery and rustic, picturesque scenes. He often painted specific places, such as North Wales, Windsor Castle and the Lake District. His works sometimes included small, elegantly dressed figures to add a sense of scale and vibrancy. Legacy: Pettitt's works are held in numerous public and private collections, including the York Art Gallery, The Higgins Bedford, the Government Art Collection, and the National Trust. His paintings have been sold at auction several times, with the record price set in 1998.
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