Silkstone Band (1953)

'Silkstone Band (1953)' offers an intimate glimpse into the artist’s youth, portraying him playing trombone in a local colliery brass band in South Yorkshire. These bands, central to coal mining communities in Northern England and Wales, fostered unity and entertainment. Blending nostalgia and detail, the painting captures mid-century musical culture and the raw talent of a young musician—bringing warmth, character, and story to any space.

Medium: Watercolour on paper

Size: 62 x 46 cm

All images copyright Melvyn Robinson Art. Thanks.