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Born in the Lancashire town of Rochdale, Jack Crabtree developed an early and lasting fascination with the coal industry. Between 1961 and 1974, Crabtree lectured in art, first in Lancashire and then in South Wales. During this time scenes showing mining landscapes dominated his work. Living on the edge of the South Wales coalfield only furthered his desire to continue painting images of mining. His quest to paint a faithful representation of the industry and its workers led him to contact the Chairman of the National Coal Board (NCB) at that time, Sir (later Lord) Derek Ezra, to request a year’s artistic commission. From September 1974 until August 1975, Crabtree received formal training in pit safety at the Central Training Establishment and as part of his commission was allowed access to all of the collieries throughout South Wales.
National Coal Mining Museum for England
Wakefield
Title
Four Colliers in the Showers
Date
1976
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 47 x W 67 cm
Accession number
YKSMM: 2004.506
Acquisition method
purchased, 2004
Work type
Painting
National Coal Mining Museum for England
Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF4 4RH England
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