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Jeremy Burnett
11-03-2005, 12:09 PM
Some time back someone posted a request for information about this painter and whether it is possible to get prints.If they could contact me or give an address I have some information.
Captain Pre-Capsize
11-03-2005, 06:09 PM
IT WAS MEEEE!

I bought the book from that little island over yonder and loved it. The fellow could really evoke mood. I have searched far and wide on the net to no avail for prints.

I look forward to hearing from you. Post it here on this thread so others can check him out as well if you like.
joejapan
11-03-2005, 06:58 PM
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I think that's the guy that painted " The Pilchards " that I saw in the Tate Gallery.

I don't really know anything about him, except that I really liked his ability to capture the essence of working men and their boats in that painting.

I think he musta' liked the gaff rig too.
Jeremy Burnett
11-04-2005, 07:10 AM
There is a shop here in Falmouth that sells antique maps,prints etc,it is called John Maggs. /www.johnmaggs.co.uk/ The site is very interesting,look under "marine". There are no Hemy prints on the site but there is one in his window! Called "Leeward mark" shows a gaff rigged yacht racing in boisterous weather in Falmouth bay.Cost,in a tube,is £90.
Coincidentally the Royal Cruising Club also has a Hemy reproduction on their Christmas card this year.A terrific picture called "Life"again showing a yacht racing in the bay,a truly wonderful pic of a gaff mainsail being reefed.Its only 6x4" and costs about 60p,I could send these,it would look good in a small frame in the cabin.Proceeds go to "Sailability" an organisation that provides sailing for handicapped people.I can scan this for Email if any one is interested,I can't master the posting bit!
joejapan
11-04-2005, 09:22 AM
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Jeremy, if you go to the John Maggs site and look under "Fishing", you'll see the painting I saw at the Tate Gallery, titled "Pilchards".
Jeremy Burnett
11-04-2005, 12:09 PM
Re: Pilchards, a great painting of a scene that is alas no more.The pilchards were scooped from the large net into the boats which took them ashore.With the huge shoals they sometimes got in those days this process could last several days.For anyone visiting these parts next year there will be an exhibition of Hemy's work at the Penlee house gallery in Penzance from 17/6-9/9.