James Hockey
ARTIST: James Morey Hockey (1904-1990) British
TITLE: “Acanthus”
SIGNED: lower left
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
SIZE: 109cm x 79cm inc frame
CONDITION: excellent
PRICE: £sold
DETAIL: Painter, printmaker and teacher, born in London. After education at Alleyn’s School, in Dulwich, Hockey attended Goldsmiths’ College School of Art, 1922–7, then went on to teach, being principal of Farnham School of Art, 1945–69, then joint principal of West Surrey College of Art and Design, 1969–71. He was a key figure in art education development and was for a time president of Farnham Art Society. Showed at RA, RBA, NEAC and elsewhere, and was noted for his flower paintings, Contemporary Art Society buying his work. Lived in Farnham, Surrey.
