Artists

Colin Verity

1924–2011

The 'Benavon'
© the copyright holder. Image credit: Historic Environment Scotland

The 'Benavon'

Colin Verity (1924–2011)

Historic Environment Scotland

Architect and watercolourist, noted for marine pictures, born in Darwen, Lancashire, who attended Hull School of Architecture, becoming an associate of RIBA in 1965. He was principal architect for Humberside County Council and settled in the county at Beverley. Verity was elected to RSMA in 1975 and shows included Beverley Art Gallery, Francis Iles Gallery in Rochester and Ferens Art Gallery, Hull. National Maritime Museum in Greenwich holds his work.

Text source: 'Artists in Britain Since 1945' by David Buckman (Art Dictionaries Ltd, part of Sansom & Company)

Artworks by Colin Verity

  • The 'Benavon'
    The 'Benavon' Colin Verity (1924–2011)
    Historic Environment Scotland
  • Paddle Steamer 'Lincoln Castle'
    Paddle Steamer 'Lincoln Castle' Colin Verity (1924–2011)
    Beverley Art Gallery
  • The 'Ben Ledi'
    The 'Ben Ledi' Colin Verity (1924–2011)
    Historic Environment Scotland

Venues

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