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A fine original watercolour and gouache of Sclater's monal, signed to the bottom right J. C. Harrison. A large terrestrial bird of foothill and montane pine forests with extensive rhododendron ground cover. Male brilliantly coloured but oddly vulturine in appearance. Cream double mount with hand-drawn wash lines. Picture 250 x 315mm. Gilt frame 440 x 490mm. Painting in excellent condition with vibrant colours on a deep blue wash, frame near fine. [Biography - John Cyril Harrison 1898-1985 John Cyril Harrison, affectionately known as 'Jack' is best known for his drawings and paintings of birds. He was educated at the Slade School after World War I and carved out a career as an ornithological artist and illustrator, based on his study of avian anatomy as well as well as regular field trips throughout the UK but particularly in Scotland. He spent some time with the Naturalist Seton Gordon, producing numerous studies of Golden Eagles at the eyries - he illustrated Gordon's 'Days with the Golden Eagle' , and in fact designed Gordon's bookplate but featuring diving gannets rather than eagles. Later he travelled to Iceland, South Africa, East Africa and Central Africa. While in Africa he concentrated on the birds of prey.J. C. Harrison was one of the most popular artists at the major sporting galleries and in particular, The Tryon Gallery, where his exhibitions were eagerly awaited. Many of his paintings were so sought after, that collectors had to place their names in a hat, in order to compete for the pictures they wanted.] The shipping cost on this painting within the UK is likely to be in the region of £25.

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