James Purdy (1900–1972), born in Oldham, was a painter and teacher who documented the changing face of Oldham and the beauty of the countryside surrounding the town. Gallery Oldham honoured him with an exhibition of his work in 1971. Developed in association with Grant Waters, Art Detective Group Leader: South East England, East England and the Midlands.

Artists featured in this Curation: James Purdy (1900–1972)

25 artworks

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Millbottom

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Millbottom

Millbottom c.1931
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Watercolour on paper
H 41.3 x W 54 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Millbottom

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Millbottom

Millbottom 1935
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 55 x W 34 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Unveiling of the War Memorial, Oldham, Lancashire, 28 April 1923

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Unveiling of the War Memorial, Oldham, Lancashire, 28 April 1923

Unveiling of the War Memorial, Oldham, Lancashire, 28 April 1923
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 101.5 x W 122 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Oldham Gasworks

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Oldham Gasworks

Oldham Gasworks
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Pastel on paper
H 21.5 x W 28 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Rhodes Bank, Oldham

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Rhodes Bank, Oldham

Rhodes Bank, Oldham 1925
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Watercolour on paper
H 40 x W 30 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Vineyard

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Vineyard

Vineyard 1934
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Watercolour on paper
H 37.5 x W 27 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Bicycle Parade, Rhodes Bank, Oldham, Lancashire, 1922

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Bicycle Parade, Rhodes Bank, Oldham, Lancashire, 1922

Bicycle Parade, Rhodes Bank, Oldham, Lancashire, 1922
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 47 x W 62 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Oldham Wakes, Lancashire

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Oldham Wakes, Lancashire

Oldham Wakes, Lancashire
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 29 x W 44.5 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Carnival

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Carnival

Carnival
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 39 x W 29 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Coronation Night – Uppermill

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Coronation Night – Uppermill

Coronation Night – Uppermill 1937
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Pastel on paper
H 10 x W 15 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Sky after the Great Storm

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Sky after the Great Storm

Sky after the Great Storm
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Watercolour on paper
H 27 x W 37 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Pennine View

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Pennine View

Pennine View
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 50 x W 60 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Sky Scene

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Sky Scene

Sky Scene
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 23 x W 31.5 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Moorland Cloud

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Moorland Cloud

Moorland Cloud
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 49.5 x W 74.5 cm
Gallery Oldham

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A Lancashire Town

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A Lancashire Town

A Lancashire Town 1936
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Watercolour on paper
H 54 x W 67 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Snow on the Hills

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Snow on the Hills

Snow on the Hills
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 26.5 x W 37 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Pendle from Bouldsworth

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Pendle from Bouldsworth

Pendle from Bouldsworth
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 71.1 x W 91.4 cm
Towneley Hall Art Gallery & Museum

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Moorland Road

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Moorland Road

Moorland Road
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 31 x W 47 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Reflections

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Reflections

Reflections
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 24.5 x W 34 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Rocky Stream

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Rocky Stream

Rocky Stream
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 44 x W 60 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Woodland Glade

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Woodland Glade

Woodland Glade
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 52 x W 40 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Mr Waring, Principal of Oldham Technical College

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Mr Waring, Principal of Oldham Technical College

Mr Waring, Principal of Oldham Technical College
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 80 x W 63 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Fred Chadwick

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Fred Chadwick

Fred Chadwick
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Pastel on paper
H 50 x W 35 cm
Gallery Oldham

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The Studio

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The Studio

The Studio
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on canvas
H 47 x W 57 cm
Gallery Oldham

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Self Portrait

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Self Portrait

Self Portrait
James Purdy (1900–1972)
Oil on paper
H 56 x W 38 cm
Gallery Oldham

James Purdy (1900–1972)