Barn and Sheds 1963 Oil Painting by Jack Simcock

Barn and Sheds, Mow Cop – Jack Simcock, 1963A large original oil painting depicting a traditional barn and sheds at Mow Cop, Staffordshire, painted in 1963 by celebrated British artist Jack Simcock. Rendered in his characteristic earthy, atmospheric palette, this work captures the rugged beauty of the North Staffordshire landscape with quiet authority.Provenance & Condition Purchased directly from the artist by a family friend Complete with original purchase receipt and a signed letter by Jack Simcock Framed in the original artist-selected wooden frame Excellent condition throughout Dimensions Painting: 30" × 24" (76 × 61 cm) Framed: 36" × 30" (91 × 76 cm) About Jack Simcock (1929–2012)Jack Simcock trained at the Burslem School of Art and went on to build a significant London and international following, with works held in public and private collections worldwide. Mentored by Arthur Berry and championed by Reginald Haggar of the Staffordshire Society of Artists, Simcock developed a distinctive style rooted in the Potteries landscape. He documented his life and inspirations in his autobiography Simcock Mowcop. He died in 2012, the evening before he was due to exhibit at The Chancellors Gallery, Keele University, alongside Arthur Berry and Enos Lovatt.This painting was created in Simcock's studio on Primitive Street, Mow Cop, on the North Staffordshire/Cheshire border — the very landscape that defined his artistic vision.