Dawson Collection

Homeward by Muriel Dawson
Back view of two children, arms around each other, making their way home laden with buttercups picked in the fields

The Goose Girl by Muriel Dawson
A tiny girl in a fetching red dress guides a gaggle of geese

Two little girls in a garden by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s

Half Way Home by Muriel Dawson
Two children with baskets filled with wild flowers pause for a moment and sit on a gate during a walk home

Spring Flowers by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a blue smock dress carries a bunch of daffodils and a twig of spring blossom

Mothers Gardener by Muriel Dawson
Charming illustration of a small girl in a white dress and pink sun hat carefully watering a lovely border of flowers in a garden. c.1925

The Days Work by Muriel Dawson
A little boy in dungarees or overalls and with a wide brimmed hat stands on the end of a jetty fishing with a makeshift rod and line. Swans fly overhead

Pencil sketch of mother with children
Pencil sketch of a mother with two children. Date: 1920s

The Blue Butterfly by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl and her dog walk by the sea. Date: 1953

Little Miss Natty Fingers by Muriel Dawson
A little girl concentrates on a garment she is sewing, presumably for the doll which sits next to her. An interesting basket full of sewing paraphenalia spills over beside her

Boy in a tree with cat and owl, by Muriel Dawson
A little boy sitting in a tree with a black cat and an owl, by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s

Dandelion Clock by Muriel Dawson
Charming illustration of a small child, probably a little boy in blue smock and shorts seated on a small tuffet of grass and blowing a dandelion clock while clutching a favourite doll in his other

A Little Shy by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a blue coat and hat, crouches down in the snow, encouraging a robin to eat crumbs from her gloved hands

The Callers by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a summer dress and sun bonnet knocks at a door and waits, with her doll in a toy pram, for it to be answered

The Little Truant by Muriel Dawson
Back view of a little girl in a pink dress and hat, striding off through a field of flowers holding a basket

Two Little Lambs by Muriel Dawson
Charming back view of a little girl in a checked dress and green hat, her small stature accentuated by the size of the lamb she stands next to

Little girl playing in a garden by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a red smock standing in a garden, by Muriel Dawson. Date: circa 1920s

Strictly Confiential by Muriel Dawson
A little boy and girl sit together on a bench, the boys arm around the girl as they discuss secrets

Wild Flowers by Muriel Dawson
Two little girls walk together through a field of wild flowers

Wind Blown by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a coat and hat picks nuts from the branches of a tree which is rapidly losing its leaves in the autumnal breeze

The Party by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a pink dress entertains her toys with a tea party in her playroom

Looking Up the Chimney by Muriel Dawson
A little child peers up the chimney, wondering how Father Christmas is going to make his descent and fill the expectantly hung stockings while the fire is lit

Rat Tat Tat by Muriel Dawson
A sweet and engaging little girl in a red dress and wide-brimmed sun hat, opens a door using an old-fashioned latch

Sand Pies by Muriel Dawson
A small blonde girl in a sunsuit and sun bonnet studiously mixes sand in a bucket

The Choristers by Muriel Dawson
Two sweet little girls stand together and sing from song books, accompanied by chirping birds on a tree branch behind them

My Turn by Muriel Dawson
A little red-haired girl studies the newspaper

Off to Fairyland by Muriel Dawson
A small child engrossed in a huge book of fairy tales

The Butterfly by Muriel Dawson
A little girl, knee deep in a field of wild flowers, picks some to make a charming bunch on which a Red Admiral butterfly lingers

One o Clock, Two o Clock by Muriel Dawson
A little girl sits in a field accompanied by her pet dog and blows a dandelion clock

Just Off by Muriel Dawson
A solemn little girl in a blue pinafore, pushes a bright red toy pram containing her dolls

Pencil sketch of little girl
Pencil sketch of a little girl. Date: 1920s

Northern comedians - including Stan Laurel, Eric Morecambe, Ken Dodd, Charlie Williams, Lary Grayon, Peter Kaye, George Formby, Les Dawson, Bernard Manning

On the Cliff-Top by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a yellow dress picking flowers. Date: 1942

King of the Castle by Muriel Dawson -- a little boy making a sandcastle on the beach. Date: 1934

Who Said Rabbits? by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a bonnet and overalls takes her pet dog for a walk. Date: 1940

Winter Morning by Muriel Dawson -- two children out walking in the snow with three dogs. Date: 1941

Good-Night, Everybody! by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl heads off to bed. 1936

Two Babies by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a red dress has been bathing her doll. Date: 1930

Little girl carrying a doll by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a green dress, carrying a doll, by Muriel Dawson. Date: circa 1920s

Piltdown Man memorial, 1938
The site of the discovery of the Piltdown skull: the monolith memorial unveiled by Sir Keith Arthur on 22nd July 1938. The memorial was placed in the grounds of Barkham Manor at Piltdown

Water Baby by Muriel Dawson -- a little child in a bathtub. Date: 1939

Her Nosegay by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl in a red dress and white bonnet holds a posy of flowers. 1937

Little girl with dog by Muriel Dawson
Little girl in pink pyjamas standing in front of a fireplace with a white dog, by Muriel Dawson. circa 1920s

Lesson Time by Muriel Dawson
A sweet child in an embroidered smock dress studiously writes upon a slate

The Balloon Baby by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a frilly dress and bonnet marches along with a doll under warm and a bunch of balloons in her other hand

Springtime by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl with a spring lamb. Date: circa 1940s

Girl in yellow with black dog, by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in a yellow coat and hat, walking along with a black dog, by Muriel Dawson. Date: circa 1920s

Little girl and robin by Muriel Dawson
A little girl offering some crumbs to a robin on a cold day, by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1920s

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"Dawson: A Journey through the Artistic World of Muriel Dawson" Step into the enchanting world of Muriel Dawson, a talented artist whose brush strokes bring to life captivating scenes and emotions. From "The Goose Girl" to "Homeward, " her artworks transport us to whimsical landscapes filled with beauty and wonder. In "Two little girls in a garden, " Dawson captures the innocence and joy of childhood, as two young friends explore nature's wonders amidst vibrant blooms. Meanwhile, in "The Days Work, " she portrays the resilience and determination of hardworking individuals who strive for success against all odds. Dawson's love for nature shines through in her masterpiece, "Spring Flowers. " Delicate petals dance gracefully on canvas, evoking feelings of renewal and hope. Similarly, in "Little Miss Natty Fingers, " she showcases the tender relationship between a mother and child as they tend to their flourishing garden together. With each stroke, Dawson takes us on an emotional journey. In "Half Way Home, " we witness a poignant moment where dreams meet reality - a testament to perseverance even when faced with challenges along our path. And in "Dandelion Clock, " she reminds us that time is fleeting but also holds endless possibilities if we seize every moment. "The Blue Butterfly" flutters delicately across Dawson's canvas, symbolizing freedom and transformation. Her attention to detail is evident once again in her portrayal of wildflowers - each petal seemingly alive with color and texture - reminding us of nature's boundless beauty. Finally, we are captivated by the innocence portrayed in "Two Little Lambs. " These gentle creatures embody purity while frolicking among lush meadows under clear blue skies – an idyllic scene that warms our hearts. Muriel Dawson's art speaks volumes about life’s simple pleasures; it invites us to pause amidst our busy lives and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us daily.