George Muris (b.1914)
Fishing Boats, Menton

George Muris was born in Newcastle and was heavily influenced by D'Oyly John and was tutored by him when he was living in South Africa. His Art became very popular on his return to Newcastle. Many of his works have been reproduced in print. His work was exhibited at the Laing Art Gallery, Artists of the Northern Counties exhibition in 1955. He is included in The Artists of Northumbria by Marshall Hall.