Harry Becker
"London Bus horse “ page 62 Becker - David Thompson- from our personal collection
Harry becker– Paintings for Sale & Biography
Becker is an iconic name in the Suffolk culture. His work has been sought after for generations and his oils, watercolours, drawings and prints continues to be prized by knowledgeable collectors.
His work is truly outstanding and when you get to see one of his Landscapes or an oil of farm workers you can not fail to be blown away and ask why he is not more well known outside of East Anglia. Let us all remember that he studied at the Antwerp Royal Academy where Van Gogh studied just a year prior to Becker's attendance. Also, it was the influence of Carolus Duran ,who taught Becker in Paris that led to the sketch like immediacy in his work and when he returned to England him being regarded as 'Modern' and one with the new French Impressionist influence. Harry Becker paintings come in charcoal,watercolour and oil. In whatever medium he chose for that day, and in all weathers, he had a driven passion to record. Indeed many of his sketches and watercolours bear the scars of the rain and pin hole marks from his boards. He was totally accepted by the farm labourers who he depicted in their daily toil to make a unique historic record of those last years before farming became the mechanised "big business" that we see today. Together with the paintings of the Heavy Horse teams and grazing cattle his work has become highly sought after by both Suffolk farmers and collectors alike, and with many images made into Etchings and Lithographs by Becker there are works to suit all enthusiasts pockets.
At Blondes Fine Art, we specialise in sourcing and selling original works by Harry Becker offering collectors carefully selected paintings, prints, and drawings.
About Harry Becker
Harry Becker was born in Colchester in 1865 of German parents who were obliged to leave Germany as a result of Bismarck's radical reshaping of the country. His father was a GP who established a successful practice in Colchester and was very supportive of Harry's early and obvious talents with pencil and paintbrush, sending him to study in Antwerp, Paris, and at the renowned Bushey School of Art under Hubert von Herkomer. In 1886 Becker had his first picture accepted by the Royal Academy for its annual exhibition.
Just as a particularly successful London exhibition was under way in 1912, he uprooted himself, his beloved wife and family to Suffolk. With a zeal and outlook very reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh whose work he knew and admired, Harry threw himself into drawing and painting the landscapes, people and animals he found around him.
Why Collect Harry Becker?
The Harry Becker market has remained consistently strong over the past decade due to:
Highly distinctive style
Broad appeal across Suffolk based collectors
His work is held in major public collections including the V&A and Ipswich museums.
Collectors are particularly drawn to his
Farming studies
Studies of plough horses
Limited edition prints
Paintings for Sale
We regularly source works by Harry Becker for private collectors.
If you are looking to purchase or sell a painting, please contact us directly. Many works are sold discreetly and never appear on the open market. Available works can be viewed on this page by clicking on the respective image
Selling a Work by Harry Becker
We are actively seeking works by Harry Becker.
Our service includes an initial valuation , a discreet private sale, no auction fees and immediate purchase options. If you own a painting and are considering selling, we are happy to advise.
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