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The Boy Jacka, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
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The Boy Jacka, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, 1886-1888. Full length portrait of boy against a green door. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York. In 1859 the family moved to Falmouth, where his father Daniel Tuke, a physician, established a practice. Tuke was encouraged to draw and paint from an early age and some of his earliest drawings, aged four or five years old, were published in 1895. In 1875, he enrolled in the Slade School of Art. Initially his father paid for his tuition but in 1877 Tuke won a scholarship, which allowed him to continue his training at the Slade and in Italy in 1880. From 1881 to 1883 he was in Paris where he met the artist Jules Bastien-Lepage, who encouraged him to paint en plein air (in the open air) a method of working that came to dominate his practice. While studying in France, Tuke decided to move to Newlyn, Cornwall where many of his Slade and Parisian friends had already formed the Newlyn School of painters. He received several lucrative commissions there, after exhibiting his work at the Royal Academy of Art in London. In 1885, he returned to Falmouth where many of his major works were produced. He became an established artist and was elected to full membership of the Royal Academy in 1914. Tuke suffered a heart attack in 1928 and died in March 1929. In his will he left generous amounts of money to some of the men who, as boys, had been his models. Today he is remembered mainly for his oil paintings of young men, but in addition to his achievements as a figurative painter, he was an established maritime artist and produced as many portraits of sailing ships as he did human figures. He was a prolific artist, over 1, 300 works are listed and more are still being discovered. Tuke painted over 13 portraits of quay scamp and deckhand Jack Jacka Rowing (Rolling) between 1886 and 1888. Rowling eventually became a diver for the Liverpool Salvage Company. Many of Tukes models, like Phillip Harvey at Newlyn and Edwin Neddy Hall in Falmouth, were local fishermen, mariners, or shipworkers
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The Boy Jacka" is a captivating portrait captured by Henry Scott Tuke, an esteemed artist of the Newlyn School. Painted between 1886 and 1888, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases a young boy standing proudly against a vibrant green door. Tuke's meticulous attention to detail brings the subject to life, highlighting his youthful innocence and charm. Born into a Quaker family in York, Tuke's artistic talent was nurtured from an early age. His journey led him to study at the Slade School of Art in London and explore the art scene in Paris, where he embraced painting en plein air. Eventually settling in Cornwall, Tuke became an integral part of the renowned Newlyn School. Tuke's legacy extends beyond his portrayal of young men; he was also celebrated for his maritime paintings and portraits of sailing ships. With over 1,300 listed works and more still being discovered today, his prolific career left an indelible mark on the art world. In addition to his artistic achievements, Tuke displayed immense generosity towards those who had served as models during their youth. In his will, he bequeathed generous amounts of money to some of these individuals who had become important figures in their respective fields. "The Boy Jacka" serves as a testament to Tuke's ability to capture both human subjects and maritime scenes with equal brilliance. This timeless piece continues to captivate viewers with its beauty and evocative storytelling capabilities.
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