Curators Choice – Harold Astwood’s Watercolours

The collections feature a group of 22 watercolours by a local artist called Harold Astwood. The watercolours show scenes from around North Lincolnshire, including landscapes, boats on the Humber, and Scunthorpe’s Central Library.

Harold Astwood was born in 1907. He was a member of Scunthorpe Art Group and his work was displayed in art exhibitions at the Museum. Unfortunately, we know little else about this talented local artist.

In this video, Collections Assistant Decorative Arts Madeleine Gray, takes a closer look at Harold Astwood’s watercolours.

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Curators Choice – Arthur Herbert Portrait

A closer look at the portrait of Arthur Herbert by John Baptist Closterman.

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Curators Choice – Boy’s Dresses

A closer look at the clothes worn by Rowland Winn, 1st Baron St Oswald as a small boy.

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Curators Choice – Fowler’s Mosaics

A closer look at William Fowler of Winterton’s engravings of mosaics.

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Curators Choice – Of Mourning and Bonnets

A closer look at a selection of Victorian mourning bonnets.

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Curators Choice – Reverend Parkinson’s Waistcoat

A closer look at the Reverend Parkinson’s waistcoat.

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Curators Choice – The Victorian Parlour

A closer look at the Victorian Parlour.

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