Help with Artist Identification

skshepard10 · March 8th, 2010, 09:38 PM

Hello,
I recently found a painting in a family members storage compartment that they gave to me and I am having trouble learning more information about the artist and determining the value of the piece.

It measures 15in. x 13 1/2in. in the frame. The actual canvas measures 12in x 10in and it is signed "J. Harvey".

Any information that could be provided would help greatly. Thank you.

John · March 9th, 2010, 12:55 AM

A very similar painting is here:
http://www.jfk.co.uk/silent_auction.htm

and here:
http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/18499..._J_HARVEY.html

and another one here, an old listing on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Art-Print---Mixed-Media---Sea-Battle-War-Ship---Harvey-_W0QQitemZ370344388243QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ2010030 7?IMSfp=TL1003071610003r2164

I'm definitely seeing a pattern here. Well, Rothko devoted his whole life to blurry rectangles. Why shouldn't J. Harvey devote his life to painting ships blowing each other up? :-)

skshepard10 · March 9th, 2010, 10:06 AM

Yes, I have found those links on the internet as well. I unfortunately cannot find any substantial information about J. Harvey. That is really the focus of my question actually. Does anyone know anything about this J. Harvey?

John · March 9th, 2010, 12:05 PM

The Getty ULAN database has incomplete information about 3 possibles. I haven't researched them online. I wouldn't have guessed the paintings dated from as far back as 1827, but maybe one of them will be the person you're looking for.

Harvey, J. (British artist, active 1827)
Harvey, J. D. M. (British artist, active from 1920)
Harvey, John Rabone (British painter, active from 1887, died 1933)

skshepard10 · March 9th, 2010, 05:23 PM

Thank you. That does help to narrow it down a bit. I have two other paintings as well that I cannot identify from the same family member. Any thoughts from anyone? I'll attach the second to another message.

skshepard10 · March 9th, 2010, 05:24 PM

Here is the second painting:

weedon · June 13th, 2010, 09:59 AM

i also have a similar picture from the artist j.harvet of ships in battle,i cant seem to find out much about him if you do find out anything let me know ,ta

August 6th, 2011, 04:33 AM

I have a pencil drawing of what I believe is the first impression of Nottinghams
Council House which is quite an impressive building. I noted that it is said on this site that this artist JDM Harvey was active from 1920 but this drawing is dated 1918 and signed JDM Harvey at bottom Right! The positon of this signing seems identical to a poster he drew for the london underground which can be found on the internet. I believe the huge Council House building was built in 1927 or therabouts but will be looking into the exact date. This drawing I have is an original sketch on A5 paper and was owned by the occupier of a bungalow built by the Nottingham City Council in about 1927.
My email address is m.hall 14@ntlworld.com

June 13th, 2010, 09:59 AM	#7
weedon Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1	j harvey i also have a similar picture from the artist j.harvet of ships in battle,i cant seem to find out much about him if you do find out anything let me know ,ta

August 6th, 2011, 04:33 AM	#8
Unregistered Posts: n/a	John Dean Munroe Harvey illastrative artist I have a pencil drawing of what I believe is the first impression of Nottinghams Council House which is quite an impressive building. I noted that it is said on this site that this artist JDM Harvey was active from 1920 but this drawing is dated 1918 and signed JDM Harvey at bottom Right! The positon of this signing seems identical to a poster he drew for the london underground which can be found on the internet. I believe the huge Council House building was built in 1927 or therabouts but will be looking into the exact date. This drawing I have is an original sketch on A5 paper and was owned by the occupier of a bungalow built by the Nottingham City Council in about 1927. My email address is m.hall 14@ntlworld.com

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March 9th, 2010, 12:55 AM	#2
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,011	A very similar painting is here: http://www.jfk.co.uk/silent_auction.htm and here: http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/18499..._J_HARVEY.html and another one here, an old listing on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Art-Print---Mixed-Media---Sea-Battle-War-Ship---Harvey-_W0QQitemZ370344388243QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ2010030 7?IMSfp=TL1003071610003r2164 I'm definitely seeing a pattern here. Well, Rothko devoted his whole life to blurry rectangles. Why shouldn't J. Harvey devote his life to painting ships blowing each other up? :-)

March 9th, 2010, 10:06 AM	#3
skshepard10 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 5	Yes, I have found those links on the internet as well. I unfortunately cannot find any substantial information about J. Harvey. That is really the focus of my question actually. Does anyone know anything about this J. Harvey?

March 9th, 2010, 12:05 PM	#4
John John Malyon, host Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,011	The Getty ULAN database has incomplete information about 3 possibles. I haven't researched them online. I wouldn't have guessed the paintings dated from as far back as 1827, but maybe one of them will be the person you're looking for. Harvey, J. (British artist, active 1827) Harvey, J. D. M. (British artist, active from 1920) Harvey, John Rabone (British painter, active from 1887, died 1933)