J.A. Grimshaw

Born in Leeds this talented man
eighteen thirty six his life began.
No formal lessons in art
with still life's a start.
Little is known of his private life
a cousin he took for his wife.
Experiments with a loose technique
classical paintings good critique.
Moonlight, lamplight, his real game
chiaroscuro, shadows and fame.
A little underrated to this day
a favourite of mine he'll stay.

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