Lot 415: Nicholson (John Hobson, 1911-1988). View towards

Nicholson (John Hobson, 1911-1988). View towards the Calf of Man, watercolour, signed lower right, 19.5 x 40cm (7.75 x 15.75ins), mounted, framed and glazed. John Hobson Nicholson was the grandson of the Manx artist John Miller Nicholson. Although self-taught Nicholson went on to establish himself over the next fifty years as one of the most successful Manx painters. He exhibited regularly both on and off the Island, was elected to membership of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours and the Pastel Society, taught at the Douglas School of Art and worked prolifically as a commercial artist. Nicholson was also a leading member of the Isle of Man Art Society and its President until his death. (1)
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