Monomonday:heritage

This painting is part of my heritage. It was painted by my great-grandfather, my mother's grandfather. It's a Greek shepherd boy painted in oils. It was mum's wedding present, and my favourite. Each of his children received a painting on their marriage. He was a pattern maker by trade, and worked for Camel Laird in Liverpool. He returned to work during the Second World War. One of his paintings, a still life of lemons, was exhibited in the Walker Art Gallery. When Mum died, her collection passed to me. His name was Charles Purse. It looks nicer in colour!

Thanks to Nickimags888