Atkin was born in South Shields, the son of a builder. Before the First World War he showed promise as a water-colourist and he studied briefly at Armstrong College in Newcastle.

He submitted artworks to the Artists of the Northern Counties exhibitions that took place at the Laing Gallery from 1905 to 1935.

Provenance: Acquired before 1983

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Material: Oil on board
Artist: Gabriel Atkin (1897-1937)
Date: Early 20th century

Image Details
Date: 6 March 2025
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Telephoto Camera 52mm ƒ/2.4
Focal Length: 52mm
Aperture: ƒ/2.4
Shutter Speed: 1/37s
ISO: 640
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.